Events Manager

Role Description

As Events Manager, Internal Events, you will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of Veeam Launchpad (VL), Veeam’s annual global sales kickoff attended by approximately 2,000 employees in person and 3,000 virtually. This highly visible, business-critical event aligns and energizes Veeam’s global sales organization for the year ahead.

As part of the Global Events team, you’ll also contribute to Veeam Experience (VX), our incentive event for top performers, and Veeam Quotient (VQ), our leadership summit. This role is ideal for a strategic event leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building memorable attendee experiences, and excels at managing complex programs with executive visibility.

Strong location preference for CT or ET.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of Veeam Launchpad (VL), including strategy, budgeting, logistics, production, vendor management, and onsite delivery.
• Develop engaging event experiences that drive alignment, energy, connection, and business outcomes.
• Translate business objectives into compelling event narratives, content strategies, and attendee journeys.
• Manage agencies, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders and stakeholders across Sales, HR, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Creative, and Executive Leadership.
• Drive project governance, timelines, risk management, and decision-making across multiple workstreams.
• Define event success metrics, measure results, and develop recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Contribute as a workstream lead for VX and VQ, helping deliver exceptional experiences for top performers and executive leaders.
• Continually identify opportunities to improve processes, innovate event formats, and leverage AI to increase efficiency.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in event marketing, event production, or event management.
• Experience leading large-scale internal events, ideally with audiences of 1,000+ attendees.
• Strong expertise across event strategy, production, logistics, content planning, attendee communications, and experiential design.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, agencies, vendors, and complex cross-functional projects.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization, including executive stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align teams and drive accountability.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and adapt quickly.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, planning, and execution.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Bonus Skills

• MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) or incentive travel experience.
• Experience supporting leadership summits, sales kickoffs, or company-wide internal events.
• Proficiency with event management platforms such as Cvent, Swoogo, or similar tools.
• Experience with Coupa and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT.
• Passion for creating innovative, high-impact experiences that leave a lasting impression on attendees.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays including 4 global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares.
• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day.
• Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time.
• AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost.
• Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options.
• Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning.