Strategic Events Manager

Summary

Join Chainguard as a Strategic Events Manager and play a key role in planning and executing strategic events that strengthen our brand, build community, and drive pipeline. You will plan and execute Chainguard's presence at industry events and internal events. Manage event logistics end-to-end, including vendor coordination, budget tracking, and on-site support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on goals and messaging. Track and report on event performance and share insights to guide future planning. This role requires 5+ years of experience in events, ideally in cybersecurity or B2B SaaS, and a proven track record of managing large-scale industry events.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in events, ideally in cybersecurity or B2B SaaS
• Proven success supporting a variety of events, both internal and external, in a fast-paced or remote-first environment
• Track record of managing large-scale industry events, including booth sponsorships, speaking engagements, and networking activations
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple events and timelines
• A collaborative, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences
• Comfortable working across departments and stepping in wherever needed to make events successful
• Willingness to travel 25% (may include international travel)

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Chainguard’s presence at key industry events and Chainguard-hosted events to drive pipeline growth
• Support the planning and execution of internal events that foster connection, engagement, and alignment for our remote-first team
• Manage event logistics end-to-end: vendor coordination, budget tracking, booth design, branding, and on-site support
• Assist with pre- and post-event strategies to drive engagement and ROI
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on goals and messaging
• Partner with sales and field marketing to support pre-event outreach and post-event follow-up
• Track and report on event performance; share insights to guide future planning and investment

Benefits

• Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a $400 monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs
• Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!)
• 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck
• ��� Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset
• 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year