Job Description

VAST Data is looking for a Senior Events Manager to join our growing team!

This is a great opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing infrastructure company in history. In just a few short years, we’ve shaken up the industry by challenging traditional architecture models and introduced a revolutionary set of storage possibilities through our Universal Storage platform. Our success has been built through incredible leadership and motivated employees who want to leverage their skills & experiences to make a real impact. This is an opportunity to be a key player at a pivotal time in our company’s growth.

Come join the disruption, make your mark, and be a part of the amazing team introducing the new era of data storage!

The Global Events team works closely with sales, marketing, product, customer advocacy, and executive leadership to deliver world-class VAST proprietary events that deepen customer engagement and drive business impact. As Senior Events Manager reporting to the Head of Events, you'll be the driving force behind seamless event execution, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-value, memorable experiences.

This role will be focused on the end-to-end strategy, development, and execution of VAST’s corporate event portfolio—including our inaugural User Conference, Sales Kickoff, Tech Summits, Executive Briefings and Customer Advisory Boards. You will help build and shape event agendas, orchestrate logistics, and ensure every event aligns with company objectives and achieves measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute event strategies for VAST’s corporate event portfolio, including user conferences, sales kickoffs, tech summits, executive briefings, and customer advisory boards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of agenda development, content workflows, speaker preparation, run-of-show documentation, venue and vendor management, logistics, registration, and onsite operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with field marketing, customer marketing, PR, demand generation, and executive leadership to ensure cohesive content, messaging, and attendee experiences.
• Manage event reporting, including performance metrics, attendee insights, budget tracking, and post-event analysis.
• Support the ongoing development of VAST’s event methodology, processes, and operational frameworks to scale a world-class events function.

REQUIREMENTS

• 7–10+ years of corporate event management experience, including user conferences, customer events, executive programs, or sales kickoff–style internal events; tradeshow experience is a strong plus . 
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-day, multi-track events with numerous internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven success onboarding and managing a diverse range of vendors (production, A/V, venues, agencies, fabrication partners, etc.).
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to independently manage multiple priorities while communicating effectively with remote teams.
• Creative problem-solver with the ability to adapt, innovate, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Confident collaborator who thrives in a team-oriented environment and can build strong relationships with executives and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to travel up to 40%, including occasional international travel

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