Senior Manager, Events Marketing

In the cloud, every second counts. On the leading edge of security, Sysdig stops attacks in real-time by instantly detecting changes in cloud security risk with runtime insights and open source Falco. We are passionate open source enthusiasts at heart and problem-solvers who are building and delivering powerful solutions to secure cloud-native applications.

We value diverse opinions and open dialogue to spur ideas. We believe in working together to achieve our goals and we pride ourselves on a flexible work culture. We’re an international company that understands how to cultivate an inclusive environment across remote teams. 

And we’re a great place to work too – we’ve been named a “Best Place to Work” by Inc., the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal, and we won six workplace awards from Comparably this year. We have been recognized by Deloitte as one of the 500 fastest-growing organizations for the last four years. 

We are looking for driven team members who want to join us on our mission to lead cloud security globally. Does this sound like the right place for you?

• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of events, including large corporate conferences, industry trade shows, customer and prospect gatherings, and partner events, ensuring alignment with overarching marketing and business goals.
• Design and implement trade show strategies to maximize booth traffic, lead generation, awareness and engagement
• Collaborate closely with cross-department stakeholders to ensure event goals, messaging, promotion, and audience engagement align with broader company strategies.
• Measure and report on event success, to various stakeholders including executives, on event ROI. Apply these insights to continuously refine strategies and improve outcomes.
• Develop detailed event plans, including budgeting, timelines, vendor management, and contingency strategies to ensure seamless execution.
• Support the virtual event programming

• 8+ years of experience in event and trade show management, including large-scale corporate events and B2B trade shows.
• Strong expertise in planning, executing, and analyzing trade show participation to achieve measurable business goals.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional coordination with corporate marketing, sales, and product teams, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate event strategies, gain stakeholder buy-in, and share clear updates and insights with leadership.
• A track record of creating and executing successful trade show experiences, from booth design to lead generation and post-show evaluation.
• Proficiency in event marketing platforms (Salesforce, Marketo, Goldcast, Airtable, etc) and project management tools (Asana, Google Suite).
• Strong budgeting, contract negotiation, and vendor management skills.
• A self-motivated, proactive approach with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Passion for delivering exceptional event experiences, coupled with the ability to measure and communicate their impact.
• Willingness to travel, domestically and internationally, approx. 25%

• We're a well funded startup that already has a large enterprise customer base
• We have an organizational focus on delivering value to customers
• Our open source tools are widely used and loved by technologists & developers

• Great compensation package, including equity opportunities
• An international culture with employees in more than 40 countries
• Flexible work arrangement
• Mental well-being support for you and your family and company-wide wellness days
• Development opportunities

The U.S. annual on target earnings (OTE) range for this full-time position is between $141000 and 193,600 USD/year. This range represents a combination of annual base pay and targeted commission. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including your work location, job-related experience and education.

We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.

Some of our Hiring Managers are globally distributed, an English version of your CV will be appreciated.

Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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