Event Manager - Remote (6201)

San Diego, CA, USA|Remote, Travel

Job Overview

Employment Type

Consulting

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Flexible

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid holidays

401K Matching

Networking programs

Career development programs

Job Description

itD is a next-generation consulting and software development company that stands out by blending diversity, innovation, and integrity to deliver real business results. Known for its woman- and minority-led leadership, itD rejects traditional hierarchical structures, creating an empowering work environment where team members can thrive as dynamic self-starters. The company’s approach is deeply rooted in being considerate, fair, and continuously rethinking what great outcomes mean for its clients, which include Fortune 500 companies and other high-performance teams across various industries. As part of the itD Digital Experience, employees benefit from extensive career growth opportunities, the ability to influence their own career journeys, and the chance to contribute to meaningful social causes. The company offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, 401K with matching, and strong networking and career development programs.

The Event Manager role at itD is a pivotal 100% remote position, contracted with a Fortune 500 client based in Silicon Valley, focused on supporting large-scale corporate conferences and experiential events, particularly WebexOne 2026, a major technology conference. This position requires a highly organized, creative, and results-driven professional to partner closely with internal stakeholders, agency partners, production vendors, and content leads to deliver exceptional conference and attendee experiences. The Event Manager will lead the project management of conference content tracks, event branding and signage, production and venue experiences, and experiential activations while maintaining strong relationships with all involved parties to ensure seamless execution.

The role demands managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, requiring outstanding project management, communication, and problem-solving skills. The candidate will be responsible for managing the speaker workstream for WebexOne 2026, including strategy, planning, training on specialized tools, speaker onboarding, coordination of rehearsals, speaker logistics, and post-event reporting. The scope extends to creatively contributing to attendee engagement and experiential marketing initiatives, supporting onsite event execution, and aligning all branding and signage with corporate standards.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in corporate event management, especially conference planning and production within technology or enterprise B2B environments. A Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is required. Familiarity with AV and production vendors, event branding, speaker management, and agenda planning is essential. Additional preferred qualifications include experience with tech industry giants such as Cisco, Meta, Google, Apple, or Microsoft and a background supporting conferences with over 1,000 attendees. Flexibility to travel for event execution is anticipated. Working at itD offers a unique opportunity to grow both professionally and personally in an inclusive, innovative company culture that values empowerment and recognition for achievements.

Job Requirements

bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, marketing, communications, or related field
5+ years of experience planning and executing large-scale corporate conferences, user conferences, or enterprise events
strong project management skills to manage multiple event workstreams
demonstrated experience with stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
excellent communication and organizational skills
proficiency in event management tools such as Rainfocus, Socio, Webex, Office suite
willingness to travel for onsite event execution
ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
commitment to delivering exceptional attendee experiences
familiarity with Cisco brand standards and event execution protocols

Job Qualifications

bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, marketing, communications, or related field
5+ years of experience planning and executing large-scale corporate conferences, user conferences, or enterprise events
demonstrated experience managing cross-functional project plans and multiple stakeholders
experience working with creative agencies, production companies, AV vendors, and event suppliers
strong understanding of event branding, signage production, wayfinding, and attendee experience design
familiarity with conference content development processes, including speaker management and agenda planning
excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines
willingness to travel and support onsite event execution
preferred experience with technology companies or enterprise B2B environments
preferred experience with experiential marketing and event activations
preferred experience supporting conferences with 1,000+ attendees

Job Duties

lead the project management of creative and design partners responsible for event branding, environmental graphics, and signage production
develop and maintain comprehensive signage placement plans for conference venues
create and manage attendee-facing venue maps and wayfinding strategies
ensure all event branding elements align with Cisco brand standards and event objectives
coordinate review cycles, approvals, production schedules, and installation timelines
partner with production agencies and vendors to identify and recommend audiovisual requirements, staging solutions, furniture packages, decor elements, and event infrastructure
support the development of event environments that enhance attendee engagement and elevate the overall conference experience
collaborate with venue and production teams to ensure seamless execution of event spaces
project manage multiple conference content tracks simultaneously, ensuring milestones and deliverables are completed according to the event timeline
partner with content leads to develop speaker rosters, session abstracts, agendas, and supporting content materials
monitor project plans and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and resource needs
facilitate regular stakeholder meetings and status updates to maintain alignment across teams
contribute creative concepts and recommendations for attendee activations, networking experiences, and ancillary events
collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to develop engaging experiential moments that support business objectives and attendee satisfaction
assist in evaluating and implementing innovative event technologies and engagement strategies
build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, agencies, venues, and vendors
manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
track timelines, budgets, approvals, and deliverables across various event workstreams
support onsite event execution and issue resolution as needed
lead cross-functional speaker management workstream for WebexOne 2026 including strategy, planning, and execution
manage Rainfocus speaker portal and related tools
orchestrate content management and updating system for all speaker types
coordinate speaker hotel room list and onsite logistics
provide white glove service for executive and VIP speakers
create post-event reports and metrics to assess speaker and session performance