The Events Operations Manager at Coupa handles logistical aspects of event planning, manages project timelines, oversees procurement, and supports events execution.
Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.
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The Impact of an Events Marketing Manager at Coupa:
We are seeking a results-driven Events Operations Manager with expert-level planning and organizational skills to serve as the operational backbone of our global events team. This is a hands-on role for a project management specialist who maintains a meticulous approach to complex logistics and administration. We are looking for a practitioner who takes direct ownership of the daily tactical delivery required to translate high-level strategy into seamless, high-impact event experiences across our entire portfolio, including Inspire, SKO, World Tours, and Executive Summits.
What You'll Do:
- Assist the Global Strategic Events team in the logistical and administrative aspects of end-to-end event planning, including venue research, vendor coordination, budget tracking and execution
- Contribute to the maintenance of event databases, documentation, and file management
- Maintain master project plans in Asana and other project management tools, ensuring all stakeholders meet critical milestones and deadlines across multiple workstreams.
- Own the full lifecycle of procurement and financial administration, including vendor setup, PO creation, invoice reconciliation, and budget tracking.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless coordination and integration of event activities with broader marketing and business initiatives.
- Provide on-site support during events, assisting with set-up, registration, and attendee engagement.
- Assist in post-event activities, such as attendee feedback collection and event performance analysis.
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
- 5+ years of direct experience in event operations or project management within a fast-paced B2B tech environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field
- Advanced proficiency in project management software (Asana) and event technology stacks (e.g., Cvent, RainFocus or Swoogo).
- Exceptional organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage hundreds of moving parts simultaneously with rigorous attention to detail.
- Enthusiastic and proactive approach to work, with a willingness to learn and grow in a fast paced industry
- Willingness to travel (up to 25%) to support the global execution of our event portfolio.
The estimated pay range for this role is $104,000 - $135,000
The starting salary for the successful candidate will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
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Top Skills
Asana
Cvent
Rainfocus
Swoogo
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