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Senior Program Manager, Events


Company : Indeed


Location : Columbus, OH


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Our Mission As the worldu2019s number 1 job site, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers. (Comscore, Total Visits, March 2025) Day to Day This role drives the day-to-day execution of global events and experiential marketing initiatives that support business impact for a global audience by providing both tactical and strategic support for key elements of Indeedu2019s Global Marquee event and internal global leadership initiatives. The Lead Global Events Specialist is responsible for bringing these experiences to life end-to-end, from planning through on-site execution and post-event follow-up, ensuring high-quality, engaging live and hybrid events across diverse markets. On a daily basis, this role partners closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate event logistics, manage vendors, oversee budgets, and ensure seamless delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives. They act as a central point of contact for execution, maintaining excellent attention to detail across timelines, materials, lead capture, and the overall attendee experience. This role is specifically tailored towards live and hybrid event delivery, rather than primarily virtual programming. The role requires balancing operational execution with strategic insight by analysing event performance, identifying opportunities to enhance future experiences, and sharing recommendations with key business partners. Success in this role depends on strong global coordination, adaptability across time zones, and the ability to anticipate challenges, problem-solve quickly, and deliver impactful events on time and within budget. Responsibilities + Manage the planning and execution of multiple, concurrent global events and experiential marketing initiatives while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency + Support the development and execution of event strategies, including timelines, logistics, vendor coordination, budget tracking, reporting, and post-event follow-up + Serve as a primary point of contact for cross-functional partners, providing expertise and guidance on event execution and best practices + Manage event budgets with fiscal responsibility and attention to cost efficiencies + Track and report on event performance, including analytics, trends, and insights to inform future improvements + Coordinate event materials, lead capture processes, and documentation to ensure a seamless experience for both internal teams and external audiences + Leverage industry trends and audience insights to enhance event impact and identify opportunities for scale and efficiency + Collaborate across global teams, demonstrating cultural awareness and the ability to execute effectively across multiple regions and time zones Skills/Competencies + Requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience; or a minimum of 8 years with a Bacheloru2019s degree; or 6 years and a Masteru2019s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience. + Proven experience overseeing and executing high-impact events or experiential activations on a global scale + Excellent organizational and execution skills, including managing logistics, timelines, and budgets across multiple initiatives + Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, solve problems proactively, and deliver under tight deadlines + Demonstrated ability to use data and insights (both qualitative and quantitative) to evaluate event success and inform recommendations + Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a variety of collaborators and partners, including senior leadership + Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality attendee experiences + Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% At this time, we are not considering candidates for this role who are based in the following locations: State of California, Seattle, WA, New York City Metro (Tri-State), Washington DC Metro Area. Salary Range Transparency Tier 1 - United States of America 89,000 - 133,000 USD per year Tier 2 - United States of America 98,000 - 148,000 USD per year Salary Range Disclaimer The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed, as work locations are grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences in different geographic markets. Candidates can view geographic pay tiers by location on our career site (and recruiters can confirm how location is considered for a specific role. Benefits - Health, Work/Life Harmony, & Wellbeing We care about what you care about. We have a multitude of benefits to support Indeedians, as well as their pets, kids, and partners including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Indeedians are able to enroll in our companyu2019s 401k plan, as well as an equity-based incentive program. Indeedians will also receive open paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave. For more information, select your country and learn more about our employee benefits, program, & perks at Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement Indeed is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. Weu2019re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. Indeed provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please visit If you are requesting accommodation for an interview, please reach out at least one week in advance of your interview. 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