Strategic Events Manager

About the Role

MongoDB is seeking a Strategic Events Manager to join its Global Strategic Events team. This role will primarily focus on planning and executing strategic events in the AMER region, while also supporting global priority programs and collaborating with various MongoDB teams to deliver impactful event experiences aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and a strong operational leader capable of translating global objectives into exceptional execution. This position requires a deep understanding of customer experience beyond just logistics, with a keen eye for detail in every aspect of program execution.

Who You Are

You prioritize customer experience and are detail-oriented in all aspects of event planning, from registration to room setup. You are honest about what's working and what isn't, making decisions under pressure and taking ownership of outcomes. You manage your responsibilities independently while knowing when to involve others, and you escalate issues effectively.

This role is for individuals who are serious about their work, committed to excellence, and thrive in a collaborative environment. If this sounds like your ideal workplace, you'll fit right in.

Responsibilities

Program Ownership and Execution

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of assigned programs, focusing on AMER flagship and high-complexity sponsored events.
• Make independent decisions within established policy guidelines.
• Drive coordination across all program components, including event messaging, marketing, materials creation, branding, contract negotiation, vendor management, site selection, venue coordination, registration, attendee management, agenda planning, speaker support, staffing, on-site production, F&B, and post-event reporting.
• Apply judgment to identify and resolve operational issues, communicate decisions, and manage trade-offs with stakeholders.
• Support global programs as assigned and collaborate with regional counterparts.

Cross-functional Alignment

• Drive alignment with Revenue Marketing, Developer Relations, Engineering, Executive Support, and other teams.
• Escalate decisions that extend beyond program scope or require cross-team policy input.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Event Operations team on campaign creation, lead flow management, and sponsorship sales.
• Communicate program status, risks, and trade-offs proactively to internal stakeholders.

Budget and Performance

• Own budgets for assigned events and track spending against plans.
• Evaluate program ROI and deliver post-event reports with insights and recommendations.
• Contribute analysis and learnings to broader planning discussions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement program improvements.
• Share learnings and propose process refinements to team members.
• Escalate cross-team risks and policy exceptions with clear recommendations.

Success Measures

• Event registrations, attendance, and pipeline generated.
• Customer satisfaction (NPS).
• Program delivery quality, predictability, and on-time execution.
• Program growth and scalability over time.
• Cross-functional stakeholder satisfaction.
• Embodiment of MongoDB's Core Values.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of event marketing, event management, or field marketing experience.
• Proven track record of leading complex events end-to-end with a high degree of independence.
• Strong project management skills with a data-driven approach to performance and ROI.
• Experience driving cross-functional alignment across marketing, sales, and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable communicating trade-offs and escalating risks to senior stakeholders.
• Experience working independently in a global, distributed team environment.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, Zoom, and Cvent.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% domestically and globally.

Bonus Points

• Experience in technology or SaaS environments.
• Fluency in a second language.
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Jifflenow, Splash, Jira, Tableau, Wrike, or Microsoft Office.

About MongoDB

MongoDB is a database platform built for change, empowering innovation in the fast-paced market. We are redefining the database for the AI era, enabling customers to create, transform, and disrupt industries. Our unified, globally distributed platform, MongoDB Atlas, is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, helping organizations modernize and unleash AI.

With a strong global customer base, including 75% of the Fortune 100, MongoDB powers critical applications across various industries. Our Leadership Commitment guides our decisions, actions, and our success.

MongoDB is dedicated to employee growth and impact, fostering a supportive and enriching culture. We offer comprehensive benefits, including employee affinity groups, fertility assistance, generous parental leave, and resources for personal and professional development. Learn more about working at MongoDB and making an impact.

MongoDB is committed to providing necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. Please inform your recruiter if you require an accommodation.

MongoDB, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring all hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Req ID: 1273396240

Compensation

The base salary range for this role in the U.S. is $70,000—$138,000 USD. Compensation is determined by factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. MongoDB offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package, including equity, employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, transgender-inclusive health insurance, and other health benefits.

Key skills/competency

• Event Marketing
• Event Management
• Strategic Events
• Program Execution
• Budget Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Stakeholder Communication
• Vendor Management
• ROI Analysis
• Project Management