Sr. Events Manager

Monotype Imaging - Woburn, MA

Full-time - Senior

Woburn, MA

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Sr. Events Manager will take ownership of Monotype's sponsored and owned events, driving success in both virtual and in-person environments. This role reports to the Head of Events & Nurture and collaborates closely with a global marketing team. As a leader in the events function, the Senior Events Manager will shape event strategies that generate brand awareness, foster demand, and align with key business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of in-person and virtual events, including external and internal events.
• Manage a portfolio of global events with varying levels of complexity, including sales conferences, trade shows, webinars, and executive roundtables.
• Handle all aspects of event execution, including project management, budget ownership, speaker management, contract negotiations, exhibit planning, venue coordination, and real-time operations both on-site and on virtual platforms.
• Develop event strategies in close partnership with Growth Marketing, Sales, and Nurture teams to generate qualified leads, nurture prospects, and support brand awareness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, brand, product marketing, PR and others to ensure seamless event integration into larger marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted partner to marketing leadership and align event objectives with company-wide goals.
• Manage third party vendor relationships, including event agencies, freelancers, venues, and AV providers.
• Continuously assess event processes and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Evaluate new technologies and tools to stay at the forefront of event management trends.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in event marketing, preferably in B2B, with demonstrated success managing a diverse portfolio of events across global markets.
• Experience leading large-scale, complex events, such as conferences or multi-regional activations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders and present strategies to leadership as needed.
• A leadership mindset with interest in mentoring junior team members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and pivot quickly when priorities shift.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally for in-person events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Salesforce.com and project management tools.

Benefits

• Extensive development and training offerings.
• Highly engaged Events Committee to keep work enjoyable.
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage to meet all your healthcare needs.
• Flexible work arrangements and unlimited vacation and sick time.
• Generous 401k match to save for your future, and so much more!