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Global Events Senior Manager

Global Events Senior Manager

QualtricsSeattle, WA, US
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At Qualtrics, we create software the worlds best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platformwe are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for conventionbut most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.

When you join one of our teams, youll be part of a nimble group thats empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You wont have to look to find growth opportunitiesready or not, theyll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, were on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think thats work worth doing.

Global Events Senior Manager

Why We Have This Role

Were investing in this role to elevate the planning, and flawless execution of Qualtrics events. This position will manage core workstreams of the X4 conferences (flagship and international) from onsite branding, to logistics and event technologyensuring X4 delivers exceptional experiences that drive business impact. Based in Seattle, this person will lead a diverse set of vendor relationships and cross functional stakeholders across our global regions (US, APJ, EMEA). It will also contribute to Tier-1 global events and contribute to the Events Center of Excellence (COE) helping to build consistent frameworks that scale across our global events portfolio.

How Youll Find Success

  • Innovator & Strategic Technologist : You build cutting-edge, boundary-pushing experiences that blend creativity with purposeful use of technologyleveraging data, platforms, and emerging tools to reimagine whats possible for attendees and the business.
  • Fosters Clarity : You identify next steps and take decisive actioneven without the full picturewhile anticipating challenges and building contingency plans that keep X4 moving forward.
  • Cross-Team Connector : You lead collaboration across global teams in marketing, sales, product, and vendors, balancing team needs and adapting as priorities shift.
  • Leads from the Front : You demonstrate a growth mindsetcontinually developing your expertise in large-scale eventsand mentor teammates by sharing knowledge and guiding without micromanaging.
  • Decisiveness : You balance speed and quality, making timely decisions while ensuring thoughtful execution.
  • Focus & Finish : You establish accountability, pivot when plans change, and consistently deliver results through scalable, sustainable processes.

How Youll Grow

  • Play a central role in shaping three of the largest and most visible experiences at Qualtrics (X4 flagship, X4 London and X4 Sydney, with direct exposure to executive stakeholders and global customers.
  • Deepen expertise in large-scale program management, executive engagement, and creative brand storytelling.
  • Contribute to the Qualtrics Events Center of Excellence by standardizing processes, scaling best practices, and setting new benchmarks for innovation.
  • Things Youll Do

  • Drive the event design : Drive the design of innovative, one-of-a-kind experiences that push boundaries, establish new standards in the industry, and position Qualtrics as a tastemakershaping how attendees engage, connect, and are inspired.
  • Innovate with technology : Build boundary-pushing attendee experiences that seamlessly blend creativity and purposeful use of technologyleveraging data, event platforms, and emerging tools to reimagine whats possible for attendees and the business.
  • Lead X4 workstreams such as onsite branding, logistics, and event technology, driving clarity of vision and measurable business impact.
  • Lead tier-1 events from strategy through execution, such as tradeshows and third party events.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by aligning stakeholders across marketing, sales, product, and external partners to ensure consistent, on-brand execution.
  • Champion inclusive attendee journeys that reflect diverse needs, creating seamless, engaging experiences from registration to post-event follow-up.
  • Manage vendors by setting clear expectations, providing guidance without micromanaging, and raising the bar for operational excellence.
  • Drive decision-making in high-pressure environmentsbalancing speed, quality, and trade-offs to keep programs on track.
  • Implement sustainable processes that scale year-over-year, standardizing playbooks, measurement frameworks, and vendor management.
  • Manage budgets and contracts including RFPs, SOWs, and vendor relationships, ensuring fiscal responsibility while maximizing impact.
  • What Were Looking For On Your Resume

  • 7+ years of professional event management experience, ideally within a tech company or fast paced environment.
  • Significant experience leading large-scale customer-facing conferences (5,000+ attendees preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to set a bold creative vision and deliver innovative, industry-defining experiences that establish brand leadership and inspire audiences.
  • Proven ability to design innovative event experiences by strategically applying technologyleveraging data, platforms, and emerging tools to enhance creativity, personalization, and business impact.
  • Experience managing vendors, agencies, and cross-functional internal teams in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
  • Expertise in budget management, contract negotiation, and vendor sourcing.
  • Demonstrated success building measurable event programs tied to business objectives (pipeline, adoption, brand impact).
  • Hands-on experience with event technology platforms (e.g., Cvent, Rainfocus, Eventbase, Splash)
  • Experience working on international programs.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, stakeholders, and workstreams simultaneously.
  • Strong communicator and collaborator with executive presence.
  • Bachelors degree required
  • What You Should Know About This Team

  • We are the stewards of Qualtrics events experiences and our work is highly visible across the company and industry.
  • We thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment where big ideas meet operational excellence.
  • We are building an Events Center of Excellence to scale best practices globallythis role will be part of that transformation.
  • The team is passionate, supportive, and committed to creating events that inspire customers and showcase the Qualtrics brand.
  • Our Teams Favorite Perks and Benefits

  • Qualtrics Experience Program $1,800 annually for an experience of your choosing (eligible after one year)
  • 30 paid days off 15 PTO + 5 Personal Days + 10 Holiday Closures (additional after one year)
  • Comprehensive benefits package medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more for employees and their families
  • In-office perks free snacks, drinks, and lunch daily
  • Opportunities to travel and produce events in exciting destinations worldwide
  • The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model : Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple : we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.

    Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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  • Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact / recruiter know.

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    For full-time positions , this pay range is for base per year; however, base pay offered within this range may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be included in an employment offer. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, a wellness reimbursement, mental health benefits, and an experience bonus. For a detailed look at our benefits, visit  Qualtrics US Benefits .

    Washington State Annual Pay Transparency Range

    $134,000 — $192,000 USD

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