Event Manager

At SolarWinds, we're a people-first company. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of the people we serve-including our employees, customers, shareholders, partners, and communities. Join us in our mission to help customers accelerate business transformation with simple, powerful, and secure solutions.

The ideal candidate thrives in an innovative, fast-paced environment and is collaborative, accountable, ready, and empathetic. We're looking for individuals who believe they can accomplish more as a team and create lasting growth for themselves and others. We hire based on attitude, competency, and commitment. Solarians are ready to advance our world-class solutions in a fast-paced environment and accept the challenge to lead with purpose. If you're looking to build your career with an exceptional team, you've come to the right place. Join SolarWinds and grow with us!

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Events to lead the planning and execution of global tradeshows, conferences, and customer events. This role is responsible for delivering high-impact event experiences that drive brand awareness, customer engagement, lead generation, and business growth.

EST Time Zone Preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a portfolio of global events and tradeshows from concept to completion.
• Manage event budgets, contracts, invoicing, and reconciliation.
• Drive event performance through strategic activation, attendee engagement, and lead generation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external agencies to ensure seamless delivery.
• Lead on-site event operations and event staff.
• Track and report on event outcomes, ROI, and key performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing B2B events, preferably in the technology industry.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with event management and marketing tools.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

What You''ll Bring

You are a proactive, detail-oriented event professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong cross-functional relationships, and consistently delivers exceptional events that create measurable business impact.

SolarWinds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. SolarWinds will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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