Event Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION Remote - Texas Job Title: Events Manager (9-Month Contractor) Overview We are seeking a 9-month contractor to support the Strategic Events team as an Event Manager. This role will help plan, coordinate, and execute high-visibility strategic events. The ideal candidate is highly organized, calm under pressure, and experienced in running complex events end to end.

They should be able to manage details without losing sight of the bigger picture, work effectively across marketing, sales, operations, and external partners, and keep programs moving on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

Support planning and execution of strategic events and other priority programs Manage event timelines, milestones, workback plans, and cross-functional dependencies Coordinate with internal stakeholders across marketing, sales, product, creative, operations, and leadership Partner with vendors, venues, agencies, and production teams to deliver polished event experiences Track spend against budget and manage operational

Requirements

Support attendee management, registration workflows, communications, and run-of-show planning Build and maintain event briefs, status updates, and post-event recaps Troubleshoot issues quickly and keep stakeholders informed when plans change Help ensure every event reflects the organization’s brand, standards, and strategic priorities

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in event management, field marketing, experiential marketing, or corporate events Experience supporting large-scale, high-visibility, or executive-level events Strong project management skills and attention to detail Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-moving environment Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working with external vendors, agencies, and production partners Comfortable with budgets, production schedules, and event operations Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting technology, B2B, or enterprise marketing events Familiarity with large user conferences, tradeshows, or customer summits Experience with registration platforms, attendee communications, and event operations tools Strong sense of ownership and follow-through Success in

The role

In the first 90 days, the Event Manager should be able to: Quickly get up to speed on the Strategic Events calendar and operating rhythms Own event workstreams with minimal supervision Keep stakeholders aligned with clear updates and issue escalation Support flawless execution for priority programs Contribute to a reliable, repeatable event process that scales across programs About the Strategic Events Team The Strategic Events team creates high-impact experiences that help engage customers, prospects, partners, and internal stakeholders.

The team delivers events that build relationships, support pipeline, and reinforce the organization’s leadership in the market. ATS provider: Paylocity.