Principal Event Marketing Operations Manager

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$154K/yr – $264K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize program operations for large-scale events, coordinating strategy, communications, and cross-functional partner work.

  • Own and optimize program operations by defining models, roadmaps, and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Must-have: 10+ years in event marketing or large-scale program operations.
  • Standout: Ability to drive metrics like registration and engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create optimized operations models by analyzing past plans and feedback.
  • Develop a comprehensive operations strategy roadmap with internal and external partners.
  • Manage all program operations communications (project plans, DACI, logistics, briefs, accountability).
  • Implement comprehensive internal and external customer service plans.
  • Utilize best-in-class technology, materials, and systems to elevate program operations.
  • Support the team in exceeding key metrics like registration, attendance, engagement, efficiency, and business impact.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of event marketing experience, especially in large-scale program operations.
  • Strong project and time management, managing multiple priorities within deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, skilled in leading meetings and discussions.
  • Proficient with Google Suite, MS Excel, Mac, and technology literate.
  • Exceptional customer service for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Metrics-driven, enjoying data analysis from the conference platform to inform future success.
  • Experience with Salesforce, Databricks AIBI, Asana, and Rainfocus.

Benefits

  • Benefits
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  • Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
    At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards.
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Founded in 2021
San Francisco, California, USA
14K employees (482 in marketing)
82% recommend to a friend
93% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$363.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.1%
Direct
51.8%
Referral
6.5%
Social
2.4%
Paid
2.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~13.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
367 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
3.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$27.2B
Last Raise
$2B
Debt Financing, 1 months ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2026
    Debt Financing • $2B
  • Dec 2025
    Series Unknown • $5B
  • Sep 2025
    Series Unknown • $1B

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