Director, Event Strategy & Business Operations

Job DescriptionThe Director, Event Strategy & Business Operations is responsible for developing processes, plans, solutions and tools to drive operational efficiency, increase productivity, and delivery exceptional results. Help drive organizational planning processes, lead strategic and departmental presentations and results tracking, and support team members in scoping new projects. This leader's priority is to manage a team that eliminates roadblocks and ensures smooth and efficient processes for event managers.ResponsibilitiesManages, through lower-level managers, a team of events specialists in support of objectives and strategies for the overall effectiveness and execution of marketing events globally. Contributes to strategic and tactical planning for the division. Responsible for coaching, performance management, and career development of staff. Participates in the recruiting process and makes hiring decisions. Manages budget. Participates in development of objectives and strategies for the overall effectiveness and execution of marketing events. Manages and executes projects and marketing plans intended to maximize company exposure. Works with internal/external resources to obtain needed materials and services. Manages relationships with outside vendors. Participates in implementation of organizational changes in line with changing business and market.Assists in the development of short, medium, and long term plans to achieve strategic objectives. Regularly interacts across functional areas with senior management or executives to ensure unit objectives are met. Software business management experience, and Marketing experience in the high-tech industry preferred. Proven leadership skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. 5 - 7 years previous people management experience. Professional credentials in Marketing. Academic credentials desirable. Past experience in event planning and execution desirable.About UsAs a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's problems. True innovation starts with diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds.When everyone's voice is heard, we're inspired to go beyond what's been done before. It's why we're committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives.We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life insurance and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by calling +1 888 404 2494, option one.Disclaimer:Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.- Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action Employer