• The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who excels in change management and can apply their understanding of the business to events in ways that deliver strong ROI and delight attendees
• 6+ years of professional experience in event management of large scale user and internal conferences in real life and virtually
• Able to work collaboratively, creatively and cross-functionally in a dynamic work environment
• Excellent influencing, problem-solving, and consensus-building skills
• Superior organizational, project management, written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail and proven track record to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Experience with managing budgets, multiple vendor contracts and relationships
• Data-driven mindset to focus on setting goals, measuring KPIs, communicating milestones along the way, and teaming with other stakeholders to showcase the outcomes of each event to stakeholders
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Desirable

• We are looking for an experienced event manager to join the Corporate Events team to provide event strategy and operational support for Stripe’s flagship user conferences globally
• This role works closely with product marketing, design, solution architects, product, partner marketing, and other stakeholders/contributors
• This is an opportunity to join a growing team and make a significant contribution to our largest events of the year
• Oversee all aspects of expo experiential design, ensuring a cohesive and immersive experience that aligns with Stripe's brand and event objectives
• Lead the conceptualization and execution of innovative and engaging attendee experiences in the expo
• Optimize attendee flow by efficiently planning placement and footprint of all activations happening in the expo, including: sponsor booths, experience activations, Stripe demos, theaters, and food and beverage
• Create clear directional signage that guides attendees through the full expo and conference experience
• Supervise the creation and implementation of experiential zones, collaborating closely with creative and fabrication teams
• Oversee all expo activations, ensuring seamless execution from planning through onsite management
• Collaborate closely with the sponsorship team to ensure all partner packages are fully executed, enhancing sponsor satisfaction and engagement
• Push the team to meet every deadline and milestone, maintaining a sharp focus on work breakdown structures
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders through regular meetings and touchpoints
• Collaborate with the sponsorship lead to create streamlined event plans that meet sponsor objectives and enhance the attendee experience
• Drive the development and execution of the expo playbook, providing detailed guidelines and procedures for event execution
• Develop and manage project plans, including documentation of strategy, process, objectives, deliverables, and timelines