Head of Events

Skills

About the Role

You will develop and implement a structured global events strategy and processes. You will build and run the project management function for events, including event briefs and SOPs, and prioritize event opportunities. You will lead end-to-end execution of Thesis-led and sponsored activations at major conferences, coordinate travel for leadership, manage vendors and sponsors, oversee budgets, and run post-event analysis to improve outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of event management experience with at least 2 years in strategy and leadership
• Experience building and managing structured event processes including event briefs and SOPs
• Proven vendor management experience including contract negotiation and oversight of third-party suppliers
• Proven track record planning and executing large-scale events
• Strong budget management and sponsorship negotiation skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and manage multiple projects
• Experience in team leadership and development

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global event strategy
• Build and manage the events project management function including briefs and SOPs
• Create standardized processes for event prioritization, execution, and post-event analysis
• Lead end-to-end execution of events and activations at major conferences
• Coordinate travel arrangements for leadership attendance
• Coordinate and produce marketing-event assets such as merchandise and swag
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, sponsors, and stakeholders
• Develop and execute sponsorship strategies to maximize engagement and ROI
• Build and manage event budgets and optimize resource allocation
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with marketing, BD, DevRel, and product
• Oversee vendor selection, negotiation, and coordination of production, venues, AV, and catering

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Equity opportunity
• Remote work (remote-first; Europe and Americas preferred)