Event Manager - Remote (6201)

itD is seeking a highly organized, creative, and results-driven Event Manager to support the planning and execution of large-scale corporate conferences and experiential events. This role will serve as a key member of the event team, partnering with internal stakeholders, agency partners, production vendors, and content leads to deliver exceptional attendee experiences.

The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded background in corporate event management, with expertise spanning conference planning, production, branding, content development, and experiential activations. They thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at managing multiple workstreams simultaneously, and possess strong project management skills to keep cross-functional teams aligned and accountable.

The role is 100% remote. This is a W2 opportunity with itD and contracted at a Fortune 500 client in Silicon Valley.

Internal Responsibilities

• Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
• Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
• Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).
• Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
• Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).
• Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

Job Details

• Location: Remote USA (preferably CT/ET)
• Duration: Ongoing
• Compensation: DOE + full benefits
• Interview: 3 Rounds, Webex video
• Years of Experience: 5+

Required Skills and Success Factors

Success in this role means delivering exceptional conference experiences through strong project leadership, creative problem-solving, stakeholder management, and flawless execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience planning and executing large-scale corporate conferences, user conferences, or enterprise events.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional project plans and multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with creative agencies, production companies, AV vendors, and event suppliers.
• Strong understanding of event branding, signage production, wayfinding, and attendee experience design.
• Familiarity with conference content development processes, including speaker management and agenda planning.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and support onsite event execution.

Key Responsibilities

Event Branding & Signage Management

• Lead the project management of creative and design partners responsible for event branding, environmental graphics, and signage production.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive signage placement plans for conference venues.
• Create and manage attendee-facing venue maps and wayfinding strategies.
• Ensure all event branding elements align with Cisco brand standards and event objectives.

Production & Venue Experience

• Partner with production agencies and vendors to identify and recommend audiovisual requirements, staging solutions, furniture packages, décor elements, and event infrastructure.
• Support the development of event environments that enhance attendee engagement and elevate the overall conference experience.

Conference Track Management

• Project manage multiple conference content tracks simultaneously.
• Partner with content leads to develop speaker rosters, session abstracts, agendas, and supporting content materials.
• Monitor project plans and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and resource needs.

Speaker Management (WebexOne 2026)

• Manage Rainfocus Speaker Portal and primary speaker management processes.
• Orchestrate content management and updating systems for all speaker types.
• Ensure "white glove" service for executive and/or external VIP/C-suite speakers.
• Track and provide regular status updates on all aspects of speakers (approvals, travel, rehearsals, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Texas and/or Austin, TX applicants.
• Previous tech experience: Cisco, Meta, Google, Apple, Microsoft.
• Experience supporting conferences with 1,000+ attendees.
• Background working within technology companies or enterprise B2B environments.

About itD

We are a woman- and minority-led firm that blends diversity, innovation, and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy, empowering us to deliver excellent results. Visit https://itdtech.com/careers to learn more.