Lead Corporate Events Manager

About Thought Spot

At Thought Spot, we’re on a mission to make the world more fact-driven. As the leader in search and AI-driven analytics, we empower organizations to uncover insights, act on them, and drive business results. We value innovation, collaboration, and a relentless focus on delivering impact for our customers.

We're seeking a Senior Manager of Corporate Events to own and lead the planning, project management, and execution of our global corporate events strategy. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role responsible for driving our presence at the most important flagship conferences, customer summits, and product launches on the calendar. The ideal candidate is a seasoned events professional with a knack for creative vision and a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale events on time, within budget, and tightly aligned with business objectives — all while managing a heavy event schedule and a wide range of senior stakeholders.

This role comes with real resources behind it: you'll have the support of an events agency to help execute deliverables, along with the budget and organizational backing to bring bold, ambitious ideas to life.

The role reports to the VP of Marketing and is located in our Mountain View, CA or Chicago, IL offices.

Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Thought Spot’s corporate events, ensuring alignment with overarching marketing and business goals.

Create detailed project plans, timelines, and task assignments for each event. Ensure all project deliverables are met, risks are mitigated, and stakeholders remain informed and engaged throughout the event lifecycle. Leverage project management tools to track progress, manage resources, and ensure flawless execution.

Lead the planning and delivery of events in the Americas region, including logistics, vendor management, registration, technology, and on-site coordination.

Partner with marketing, sales, product, sales engineering and executive teams to define event objectives, develop content, and ensure cohesive messaging.

Create and manage event budgets, ensuring optimal use of resources while tracking ROI against established KPIs.

Conduct post-event evaluations, gathering feedback and performance metrics to continuously improve processes and outcomes.

Supervise event coordinators, vendors, and contractors to deliver world-class experiences. Foster relationships with key external partners to ensure high-quality services and outcomes.

• 8–10+ years of experience in corporate event management with a strong focus on project management, preferably in the tech industry.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, including experience with tools such as Slack, Google suite, Asana, Wrike, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to execute large-scale global events with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Expertise in budget management, contract negotiation, and vendor coordination.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Be part of a dynamic, high-growth company shaping the future of data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with a talented, global team committed to innovation and customer success. Enjoy competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture that values work-life balance.

Spotters are expected in-office 3 days per week to experience the energy of their local office. This approach balances the benefits of in-person collaboration and peer learning with the flexibility needed by individuals and teams.

Spotters are expected to demonstrate AI literacy and workflow integration to include the ability to:

• Comfortably and confidently integrate artificial intelligence into their daily workflow to increase…