Event Manager - Remote (6201)
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Responsibilities
- Event Branding & Signage Management
- Lead the project management of creative and design partners responsible for event branding, environmental graphics, and signage production.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive signage placement plans for conference venues.
- Create and manage attendee-facing venue maps and wayfinding strategies.
- Ensure all event branding elements align with Cisco brand standards and event objectives.
- Coordinate review cycles, approvals, production schedules, and installation timelines.
- Production & Venue Experience
- Partner with production agencies and vendors to identify and recommend audiovisual requirements, staging solutions, furniture packages, décor elements, and event infrastructure.
- Support the development of event environments that enhance attendee engagement and elevate the overall conference experience.
- Collaborate with venue and production teams to ensure seamless execution of event spaces.
- Conference Track Management
- Project manage multiple conference content tracks simultaneously, ensuring milestones and deliverables are completed according to the event timeline.
- Partner with content leads to develop speaker rosters, session abstracts, agendas, and supporting content materials.
- Monitor project plans and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and resource needs.
- Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings and status updates to maintain alignment across teams.
- Experiential & Ancillary Event Planning
- Contribute creative concepts and recommendations for attendee activations, networking experiences, and ancillary events.
- Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to develop engaging experiential moments that support business objectives a
Benefits
Additional Information
itD is seeking a highly organized, creative, and results-driven Event Manager to support the planning and execution of large-scale corporate conferences and experiential events. This role will serve as a key member of the event team, partnering with internal stakeholders, agency partners, production vendors, and content leads to deliver exceptional attendee experiences. The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded background in corporate event management, with expertise spanning conference planning, production, branding, content development, and experiential activations. They thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at managing multiple workstreams simultaneously, and possess strong project management skills to keep cross-functional teams aligned and accountable. The role is 100% remote . This is a W2 opportunity with itD and contracted at a Fortune 500 client in Silicon Valley. The individual selected will be instrumental in helping us continue to deliver excellence to our base of leading global accounts. You will also interact closely with itD's Communities of Practice (CoP), expand your network, and grow your career. This is a unique chance to meet others who think differently and are passionate about challenging the status quo! Internal Responsibilities Attend regular internal practice community meetings. Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership. Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material). Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice. Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual). Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities. Job Title: Event Manager Location: Remote USA (preferably CT/ET) Duration: Ongoing Compensation: DOE + full benefits Interview: 3 Rounds, Webex video Years of Experience: 5+ Required Skills and Who You Are: Success in This Role Success in this role means delivering exceptional conference experiences through strong project leadership, creative problem-solving, stakeholder management, and flawless execution. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on event expertise and can confidently manage multiple event workstreams from concept through execution. Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or related field. 5+ years of experience planning and executing large-scale corporate conferences, user conferences, or enterprise events. Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional project plans and multiple stakeholders. Experience working with creative agencies, production companies, AV vendors, and event suppliers. Strong understanding of event branding, signage production, wayfinding, and attendee experience design. Familiarity with conference content development processes, including speaker management and agenda planning. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines. Willingness to travel and support onsite event execution. Required travel: TBD (strong possibility) WebexOne 2026 set-up and execution dates, Saturday, October 3 - Thursday, October 8. (Event is October 5-8)
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