Position: Senior Event Manager/Producer
Company Name: Software 3.0 LLC
Website:
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm PT
Holidays: US Holidays
Pay Range: $80,000 - 120,000 USD/month DOE
About Software 3.0 LLC
Software 3.0 LLC is the driving force behind the AI Engineer Summit and the AI Engineer World's Fair, premier global events that shape the future of AI Engineering. Our events have all sold out and attract senior engineers, VPs of AI, executives, and founders, with speakers and sponsors from companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Google, Cloudflare, and more. Our flagship events take place in San Francisco, with plans for global expansion into Paris, New York, and beyond.
View past event highlights on our YouTube channel:
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Event Manager/Producer to lead and scale our flagship global events and support a growing network of franchise conferences and meetups worldwide. This role is for a seasoned professional who thrives in high-stakes environments and delivers flawless, memorable events with minimal oversight. You will own the entire event lifecycle, from concept to execution, ensuring the highest standard of production, innovation, and attendee experience. You operate with a high degree of agency and you thrive on executing effectively to achieve results.
This is primarily a remote role, with 5% on-site presence required during key events.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Event Management: Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of large-scale, global events, including AI Engineer Summit, AI Engineer World's Fair, and AI Engineer Europe.
- Global Expansion: Drive the international growth of our event portfolio, ensuring consistent brand and quality standards across all locations.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the founder and key stakeholders to align events with the company's mission, sales, and marketing objectives.
- Budget & Logistics: Oversee budgets, timelines, and logistics to ensure seamless execution and an elevated attendee experience. Manage vendor negotiations, contracts, and relationships.
- Field Marketing Strategy: Develop and execute event-driven marketing strategies to boost sales pipeline growth, sponsorship revenue, and brand visibility.
- Speaker & Partner Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with industry leaders, sponsors, and speakers to secure top talent and foster long-term partnerships.
- Event Technology & Trends: Stay current with industry innovations, trends, and technologies, incorporating these insights into event strategy for continuous improvement.
- Post-event Analysis: Evaluate the success of each event using data-driven insights to recommend improvements and optimize future events.
Requirements
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in managing large-scale, high-profile corporate events, preferably within the tech industry.
- Field Marketing Expertise: Proven ability to align event strategy with business objectives, including revenue and pipeline growth.
- Leadership: Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing event teams and external partners.
- Budget & Project Management: Expertise in managing complex budgets and timelines, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget.
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging C-level executives, partners, and external stakeholders.
- Event Technologies: Proficiency with event management platforms (e.g., Rainfocus, Tito) and other relevant tools.
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of AI, enterprise software, or related fields is a plus.
- On-site Event Management: Minimum 2 years of on-site experience managing large events and teams.
The Ideal Candidate
- Autonomous & Driven: You excel in a high-autonomy environment, taking ownership of projects and delivering top-tier results without constant supervision.
- Detail-Oriented: Nothing escapes your attention—you pride yourself on your meticulous planning and execution of events.
- Collaborative Leader: You work well with cross-functional teams, leveraging diverse perspectives to create world-class event experiences.
- Innovative & Strategic: You continuously look for ways to innovate, bringing fresh ideas and cutting-edge practices to each event.
Join us in building world-class experiences that drive the future of AI Engineering.