Sr. Event Marketing Manager at Microsoft | Mountain View, CA | $106K/yr – $223K/yr

Microsoft

Sr. Event Marketing Manager

Mountain View, CA (Hybrid)

$106K/yr – $223K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end corporate events delivery by turning objectives into executable plans and measurable outcomes.

Own end-to-end planning, production, and delivery of events and major workstreams.
Must-have: 5+ years in corporate event marketing with digital and in-person event experience.
Standout: Cross-functional leadership across marketing, content, production, agencies, and vendors.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end planning, production, and delivery events and major workstreams, from strategy through execution and post-event evaluation.
Translate business objectives into clear event strategies, operating plans, and execution frameworks that define success measures and outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences, present information clearly, and engage with executives and senior leaders to support alignment and decision-making.
Lead cross-functional and cross-company collaboration across creative, content, marketing, production, finance, operations, agencies, and vendors to ensure alignment and delivery excellence.
Establish and manage structured planning rhythms, including roadmaps, timelines, milestones, governance, and documentation to drive accountability and momentum.
Drive event execution with full operational oversight of budgets, forecasting, logistics, risk mitigation, and tradeoff decisions across experience, cost, and risk.
Serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders, providing clear recommendations, sound judgment, and decision guidance in complex and ambiguous environments.
Develop and lead Rhythm of Business (ROB) processes, including internal communications, stakeholder updates, and executive briefings.
Collaborate closely with creative and content teams to align event experiences with demand generation, registration, and field support strategies.
Identify, track, and report on event KPIs and measurement scorecards; lead post-event evaluations and apply learnings to improve future programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field AND 3+ years integrated marketing, event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related work experience
OR equivalent experience.
Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 2+ years integrated marketing, event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 5+ years integrated marketing, event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related experience
OR equivalent experience.
5+ years in corporate event marketing, with experience in both digital and in-person events.
5+ Demonstrated experience in leading and executing various corporate events, including large-scale conferences, regional tour stops, hybrid events, and third-party events.
5+ project management with ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities, adapt to changing environments, and deliver results with a strong bias toward action.
Growth-oriented mindset, with a continuous drive for learning and improvement, paired with a commitment to supporting team success.
Skilled in creating PowerPoint presentations, effectively distilling and conveying information to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to influence, educate, and navigate high levels of ambiguity and tight deadlines.
Knowledge of Microsoft products, AI, technologies, and solutions a plus.

Microsoft

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