Senior Principal Product Marketing Director, Events and Program Management Office, AI Database Product Marketing

Position: Senior Principal Product Marketing Director, Events and Program Management Office, Oracle AI Database Product Marketing
** Job Description*
* ** Senior Principal Product Marketing Director, Events and Program Management Office, Oracle AI Database Product Marketing*
* Oracle is seeking a highly organized, strategic, and execution-focused Events Manager to drive the planning, delivery, and operational excellence of Oracle AI Database Product Marketing events and programs. This role combines world-class event management with Project Management Office (PMO) responsibilities, ensuring that Oracle AI Database events and strategic initiatives are delivered with precision and measurable business impact.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at cross-functional coordination, and can seamlessly balance event execution with program governance, planning, and operational management. Approximately 80% of the role focuses on event strategy and execution, while 20% is dedicated to PMO activities supporting the Product Marketing organization.

** Responsibilities*
* Events Management (80%)

** Strategic Event Planning*
* + Develop and execute a comprehensive events strategy supporting Oracle AI Database business objectives, customer engagement, demand generation, and thought leadership initiatives.

** Manage a portfolio of events, including:*
* + Oracle AI World and Oracle AI World Tour

+ Customer and executive briefings

+ Industry conferences and trade shows

+ Webinars and virtual events

+ Partner with Product Marketing leaders to align event objectives, messaging, content, and audience engagement strategies.

** Event Execution*
* + Lead end-to-end event planning, logistics, and delivery.

+ Develop event timelines, budgets, project plans, and success metrics.

+ Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Product Marketing, Product Management, Development, Sales, Corporate Communications, Corporate Marketing, Digital Marketing, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership.

+ Manage external vendors, agencies, venues, production teams, and contractors.

+ Oversee speaker management, executive preparation, agenda development, and content coordination.

+ Ensure consistent branding, messaging, and customer experience across all event touchpoints.

** Measurement and Optimization*
* + Define event KPIs and success metrics.

+ Track event performance, attendance, engagement, pipeline influence, and customer impact.

+ Deliver post-event analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement.

+ Maintain event dashboards and executive reporting.

** Budget Management*
* + Manage event budgets and forecasting.

+ Track expenditures and vendor contracts.

+ Identify cost optimization opportunities while maintaining high-quality event experiences.

** PMO and Operational Excellence (20%)*
* ** Program Management*
* + Support Product Marketing leadership in managing strategic initiatives, planning cycles, and organizational priorities.

+ Maintain project plans, milestones, dependencies, and action items for key AI Database marketing initiatives and projects.

+ Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of commitments.

** Governance and Reporting*
* + Develop and maintain program dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries.

+ Facilitate weekly and monthly business reviews.

+ Track project health, timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.

** Process Improvement*
* + Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.

+ Establish repeatable project management best practices across the Product Marketing organization.

+ Support annual planning, quarterly business reviews, and organizational readiness initiatives.

** Qualifications*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree

+ 5+ years of experience in event management, marketing operations, program management, or related disciplines.

+ Proven experience managing large-scale corporate events and executive programs.

+ Strong project management and organizational skills.

+ Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.

+ Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.

+ Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

+ Experience working with cross-functional global teams.

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