Event Manager, Global Events

Job description

The application window is expected to close on:Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the TeamThe Webex Global Events team is part of Cisco’s WTG Field & Events organization, focused on creating high-impact experiences that showcase Webex and Cisco Collaboration leadership. The team leads strategy and execution for flagship events like WebexOne, drives Webex presence at major industry conferences such as Enterprise Connect and InfoComm, and supports Cisco first-party events including Cisco Live. Working across marketing, sales, and product teams, the organization delivers engaging customer experiences that strengthen brand visibility, connect with key audiences, and help accelerate business growth.Your ImpactThe Event Manager is responsible for planning, operations, and execution of Cisco's global first-party events, including flagship customer conferences and regional event programs. This role serves as the operational lead and project manager for complex, multi-day events, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring outstanding attendee experiences while delivering against business objectives. Serve as the Event Operations & Program Management lead, owning processes from planning through post-event reporting for WebexOne. Lead designated workstreams for WebexOne, including logistics, staffing, security, vendor management, space planning, and furniture and décor Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful event execution. Lead cross-functional workstreams and facilitate collaboration among marketing, product, sales, executive communications, technical teams, agencies, and external vendors. Coordinate and facilitate weekly planning meetings and status updates with stakeholders and vendor partners. Oversee event logistics, venue operations, staffing, housing support, and attendee experience initiatives. Plan and execute ancillary events, executive meetings, receptions, and customer engagement opportunities. Lead event staffing plans and preparation and scheduling of brand ambassadors and event support staff. Lead security planning and coordination for large-scale, multi-day events. Manage relationships with event agencies and third-party vendors, including contracts and deliverables. Create executive presentations, planning materials, post-event reports, and recommendations for future improvements. Partner with Event Directors and Event Leads to drive cross-functional alignment and ensure successful event delivery. Support planning and execution of additional events with expo booth and speaking sponsorships, as assigned Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, Project Management, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in event management, operations, or project management supporting large-scale, in-person and hybrid first-party events, including conferences, tradeshows, and executive customer experiences. Experience running cross-functional event programs with multiple internal stakeholders and external vendors. Experience planning and executing conferences, tradeshows, and customer engagement events. Experience managing event staff supporting large-scale, multi-day events. Preferred QualificationsOutstanding project management and organizational skills. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving skills and solutions oriented. Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and project management platforms. Willingness to travel to support on-site event execution. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $120,200.00 to $152,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Are