Oracle's Global Events organization delivers world-class customer engagement experiences through flagship conferences, hybrid events, third-party activations, and executive programs that elevate Oracle's brand and drive measurable business impact globally. The Event Operations function supports this mission by driving operational excellence, scalable event execution, and cross-functional coordination across Oracle's global event portfolio.
Reporting to the Head of Event Operations, the Event Operations Senior Program Manager will lead end-to-end planning, project management, and execution across Oracle's in-person events worldwide. This role serves as the operational backbone for complex event programs, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, flawless execution, and adherence to Oracle processes, compliance standards, and operational best practices.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized and collaborative event professional with deep expertise in event operations, logistics, cross-functional project management, and vendor coordination. This individual will manage multiple high-profile events simultaneously, partnering closely with executive producers, agencies, marketing teams, production partners, and leadership teams across global regions to deliver impactful customer experiences at scale and contribute to the success of Oracle's Global Events portfolio.
Own overall project management and end-to-end event operations and logistics for Oracle global event programs while coordinating multiple events simultaneously.
Support all event logistics, including but not limited to, vendor management, venue coordination, budget management, registration, production, staffing, branding, print and digital signage, merchandise, expo operations, food & beverage, and executive care.
Oversee event timelines, workback schedules, project plans, readiness reviews, and event documentation to ensure successful and on-time execution.
Ensure executive producers and leadership teams are regularly informed of key deadlines, budget status, program risks, blockers, and escalation items.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including content and keynotes, sponsorship, registration, production, digital, security, compliance, brand experience, and communications teams.
Submit and obtain all required compliance, procurement, privacy, and event-related approvals in accordance with Oracle policies and standards.
Maintain operational documentation, walking decks, status trackers, collaboration tools, and reporting systems to ensure accurate and current information across teams.
Drive organization and adoption of collaboration and project management platforms including SharePoint, Slack, OneNote, Wrike, and other Oracle proprietary systems.
Manage vendor and agency relationships, ensuring accountability to timelines, deliverables, SLAs, budgets, and execution standards.
Deliver event experiences on budget and on schedule while maintaining a high standard of attendee, sponsor, and stakeholder experience.
Support onsite event execution and program leadership during live events, including troubleshooting and rapid issue resolution in fast-paced environments.
Share event management best practices and process improvements across the Global Events organization to improve scalability, consistency, and efficiency globally.
You are a strategic, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative event operations professional who thrives in fast-paced, global environments. You bring exceptional organizational skills, strong operational discipline, and the ability to manage complex programs with precision and accountability.
You are highly adaptable and able to pivot quickly in response to evolving business needs and changing event requirements and remain flexible and solutions oriented. You are comfortable navigating highly matrixed organizations, influencing stakeholders across all levels, and balancing strategic planning with tactical execution. You excel at building trusted relationships, proactively solving operational challenges, and driving alignment across geographically dispersed teams.
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business administration, event management, or related field preferred.
10+ years of event operations, event management, experiential marketing, or global events experience.
Proven experience managing large-scale conferences, proprietary events, third-party conferences, or executive programs.
Strong expertise in event planning, logistics management, vendor coordination, and cross-functional program delivery.
Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously in deadline-driven environments.
Experience working across global markets, virtual teams, and multiple time zones.
Strong understanding of event technologies, project management systems, registration platforms, and collaboration tools.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to proactively identify risks and implement effective solutions.
Ability to operate effectively within highly matrixed organizations while maintaining strong attention to detail and operational rigor.
Travel required up to approximately 20%, including domestic and international travel, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Strategic thinker with strong program management discipline and execution focus.
Highly collaborative, adaptable, and proactive.
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency.
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and multitasking capabilities.
Executive presence and professionalism with senior stakeholders and external partners.
Ability to remain calm and solution-oriented in high-pressure event environments.
Passion for creating world-class customer experiences through operational excellence.
As a global leader in cloud technology, Oracle helps organizations around the world innovate, transform, and succeed through data-driven insights and next-generation solutions. Oracle employees enjoy industry-leading compensation and benefits, flexible work environments, professional development opportunities, and the chance to help shape the future of technology and customer engagement globally.