Sr. Manager, Events

Sr. Manager, Events

Kirkland, WA

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world's first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Sr. Manager, Events to join our fast-growing team.

Role Overview

Echodyne is a recognized leader across its market segments, with industry events serving as one of our most important customer engagement channels worldwide. From major global exhibitions to targeted industry conferences, our event presence plays a critical role in communicating the strength of our brand, products, and capabilities to end users, integrators, and partners.

In addition to external events, Echodyne hosts key internal gatherings, including annual Sales Kickoff and All Hands meetings, that help drive alignment, culture, and business momentum across the company.

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Senior Manager to lead the planning and execution of Echodyne's global event portfolio. This individual will partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Business Development, HR, and other cross-functional stakeholders to deliver exceptional brand experiences across all internal and external events.

This role is responsible for end-to-end event management, with a strong emphasis on operational excellence, logistics leadership, vendor management, budget oversight, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, brings exceptional attention to detail, and has a proven track record of flawlessly executing high-impact events from concept through completion.

Working collaboratively across teams, the Senior Manager will ensure consistent, high-quality event delivery that aligns with business objectives, elevates the Echodyne brand, and creates meaningful experiences for customers, partners, and employees alike.

Responsibilities

Event Logistics Leadership

• Own and manage all logistical aspects of events from planning through execution and post-event wrap-up
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and run-of-show documents
• Ensure events are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with expectations

Vendor Management

• Lead relationships with global exhibition and event vendors
• Source, negotiate, and manage contracts with suppliers (e.g., venues, booth builders, production teams)
• Ensure vendor performance meets quality, budget, and timeline requirements

Event Execution

• Partner with marketing lead for on-site execution (directly or through partners), ensuring seamless delivery
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time to maintain event quality
• Partner with internal stakeholders responsible for event strategy, creative, and content

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with global event leaders and internal teams (marketing, brand, product, human resources, etc.)
• Align logistics with event themes, exhibition booth design, and overall experience

Program & Portfolio Management

• Manage multiple events simultaneously across regions and formats
• Maintain visibility across the event portfolio and ensure prioritization and resource allocation

Required Skills / Experience

• Experience managing exhibition booths and large-scale trade shows
• Familiarity with global vendor networks and procurement processes
• Background in B2B or corporate events

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based role with limited travel requirements
• Occasional on-site presence for key events as needed

Echodyne's technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant's eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

What We Offer

This is a non-exempt/an exempt role.

The expected annual salary range for this role is

$135,000 - $155,000 USD

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that's a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Generous Benefits:
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
• Virtual Care – 98Point6
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.