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Event Manager, Global Events

Cisco • $120K — $152K *
Richardson, TX 75080In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor'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 events.
  • Experience collaborating with multiple internal stakeholders and external vendors.
  • Proven track record in planning and executing conferences and executive customer engagement events.
  • Experience managing event staff for large, multi-day events.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead for Event Operations and Program Management, overseeing processes from planning to post-event reporting.
  • Lead logistics, staffing, security, vendor management, and space planning for major events like WebexOne.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project plans with timelines and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
  • Facilitate collaboration across marketing, product teams, and external vendors through cross-functional workstreams.
  • Coordinate weekly planning meetings and updates with stakeholders and partners.
  • Oversee event logistics, staffing, housing support, and overall attendee experience.
  • Plan and execute ancillary events and executive meetings to enhance customer engagement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a leading technology company on global events.
  • Collaborative work environment across diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Chances for professional growth and development in event management.
  • Flexibility to travel for on-site event execution as needed.
  • Engaging in high-impact projects with a focus on operational excellence.
Full Job Description
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Your Impact

The 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 Qualifications
  • Bachelor'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 Qualifications
  • Outstanding 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.

About Cisco

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Size
79,500 employees
Market Cap
$194.5 billion
Industry
Telecommunications & Hardware
Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$48 billion
NASDAQ
CSCO
* Ladders Estimates

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