[Hiring] Senior Events Manager @Camunda

Role Description

As Senior Events Manager for EMEA, you'll be the leader of Camunda's most impactful events across the region. You'll own the complete events strategy and portfolio, from flagship conferences to community-building initiatives. You'll lead end-to-end execution for marquee events like CamundaCon, to strategic Pan-EMEA conferences, while also architecting and scaling the Camunda roadshow program across the region. You'll partner strategically with product, sales, marketing, customer success, agencies, and field teams to create memorable experiences that position Camunda as the process orchestration thought leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Event Portfolio Ownership
  • Own and execute the EMEA flagship and portfolio event strategy
  • Establish KPIs and measure ROI for each event; drive pipeline impact and brand lift metrics
  • Manage budgets across the full portfolio and negotiate contracts with venues, sponsors, and vendors
  • Own all aspects of event delivery: venue selection and contracts, vendor management, budget ownership, speaker coordination, attendee engagement, and post-event analysis
• Camunda regional roadshows - CamundaLocals Program
  • Own and manage the complete EMEA CamundaLocals program as a scalable, repeatable initiative
  • Define measurement frameworks and follow-up processes to track engagement and pipeline contribution
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work cross-functionally with product, sales, marketing, customer success, and partnerships teams to ensure events align with business priorities and deliver measurable value
  • Secure executive and product leader participation for flagship events
  • Build relationships with sponsors, industry partners, and media to amplify Camunda's market presence
• Content & Speaker Strategy
  • Develop compelling event agendas that showcase Camunda's product innovations and customer success stories
  • Recruit and manage speakers from Camunda leadership, customers, and industry experts
  • Curate content that resonates with technical and business audiences alike
  • Design breakout sessions, workshops, and networking formats that drive engagement
• Community & Relationship Building
  • Working with Customer Marketing, use flagship events and CamundaLocals to strengthen the Camunda community and gather customer feedback
• Marketing & Communications
  • Lead multi-channel event promotion: email, social media and partner channels
  • Develop and execute post-event strategies
  • Track event impact on lead generation, brand awareness, pipeline contribution, and community engagement
  • Analyse and present event ROI and attendee value

Qualifications

• 7+ years of events management experience, with at least 3+ years leading large-scale flagship events or conferences (500+ attendees) in B2B technology or enterprise software
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-event portfolios with significant budgets from conception to completion, including ROI analysis and optimization
• Deep understanding of EMEA markets, geographies, regulatory environments, and event landscapes; demonstrated success managing multi-country events across Europe
• Exceptional project management, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills in matrix-driven environments
• Experience building and scaling repeatable programs
• Strong communication and presentation abilities; capacity to influence executives and manage multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency with event technology platforms
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail and strategic thinking

Nice to Have

• Experience in B2B software, cloud, automation, or enterprise technology sectors
• Familiarity with process automation, workflow automation, or business process management solutions
• Experience leading virtual, hybrid, or fully in-person event strategies
• Knowledge of event sponsorship strategy and vendor partnership development
• Track record of building and scaling community programs or user group networks
• Experience with financial services, fintech, or mission-critical enterprise software markets

Benefits

• Competitive, fair, and transparent compensation
• Equity (where applicable) through our Virtual Stock Option Plan (VSOP)
• Remote & Flexible work options
• In Person Connection opportunities through Annual Kickoff and team offsites
• Access to locally tailored healthcare and mental wellbeing support
• Retirement and pension plans, plus life and disability insurance
• Up to $/€/£1,000 per year for self-driven learning