VAST Data
VAST Data
VAST Data is an artificial intelligence infrastructure company that provides scalable data storage and management solutions for demanding workloads. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in cloud storage, flash storage, universal storage, and data center technologies including NVMe, QLC flash, and all-flash systems. Its platform is designed to support deep learning and other data-intensive applications while simplifying storage operations.

Senior Events Manager - VAST Data (Remote)

Lead VAST Data’s global trade shows, conferences, and Forward customer event. Own event strategy, delivery, partners, and performance for an AI storage company.

Description

  • Create and deliver event strategy across VAST Data’s trade shows, conferences, and Forward portfolio
  • Manage the full event lifecycle, from planning and budgets to content, speakers, sponsorships, vendors, production, logistics, registration, onsite delivery, and follow-up
  • Help plan and deliver Forward, VAST Data’s flagship user conference
  • Define Forward’s attendee experience, including its agenda, content, speakers, customer engagement, networking, and journey
  • Improve trade show results through calendar planning, sponsorships, booth programs, event experiences, and sales engagement
  • Coordinate with sales, marketing, product, customer advocacy, demand generation, PR, executive leadership, and other teams
  • Oversee agencies, venues, production and audiovisual teams, fabrication partners, registration providers, and other suppliers
  • Set and track event plans, budgets, schedules, and success measures
  • Apply post-event analysis and stakeholder feedback to strengthen programs and expand effective initiatives
  • Create repeatable event processes that improve efficiency and consistency while raising experience quality
  • Advance Forward’s event methodology, processes, and operating framework
  • Develop cross-functional relationships and act as a strategic partner on events
  • Run pre-event and post-event reviews and turn lessons learned into practical improvements
  • Combine strategic direction with hands-on delivery while managing shifting priorities and demanding deadlines

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of event marketing or corporate event management experience, including substantial work with trade shows, conferences, and complex proprietary events
  • Track record of managing large, multi-day events involving numerous internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong background in trade show programs, sponsorships, booth initiatives, vendors, and onsite operations
  • Experience delivering user conferences, customer events, executive programs, or comparable flagship corporate events
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee varied event partners, including production, audiovisual, venues, agencies, fabrication, registration, and other suppliers
  • Excellent project management and organizational capabilities, with close attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to oversee several complex projects at once while meeting deadlines, budgets, and business goals
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams and organizational levels
  • Practical, creative problem-solving approach and the flexibility to adapt in a fast-moving environment
  • Self-directed working style and comfort operating independently while aligning remote, distributed teams
  • Strong business judgment and ability to link event planning and execution to measurable results
  • Experience in a high-growth technology company is preferred
  • Able to travel up to 40%, including occasional international travel

Benefits

  • Travel of up to 40% is required, including occasional international travel.

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