Director Global Events - Program Management

The role

The Director of Program Management, Global Events will lead the program management function within the Global Events organization. This leader will oversee the end-to-end program management of flagship conferences, regional events, executive experiences, customer and partner programs, and sales kickoffs.

What you will do

• Translate global event strategy into an integrated annual and multi-year portfolio plan.
• Own the global events calendar and lead event intake and prioritization.
• Build and lead the Events Program Management team and define delivery frameworks.
• Create standardized playbooks, templates, timelines, and RACI models.
• Lead complex, multi-workstream programs including flagship conferences and sales kickoffs.
• Align stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Product, Finance, Legal, and regional teams.
• Own consolidated financial management for the global events portfolio.
• Lead resource and capacity planning across the team, agencies, and freelance partners.
• Drive global sourcing strategy and lead negotiations with venues, agencies, and suppliers.
• Own the events technology and tooling roadmap and track portfolio KPIs.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in event program management, event operations, or a related program management role
• 5+ years leading teams
• Proven success managing a global portfolio of large-scale conferences, customer and partner events, executive programs, sales kickoffs, and trade shows across multiple regions
• Demonstrated experience building or leading a PMO, or establishing program governance, standardized processes, and scalable operating models
• 5+ years experience owning multimillion-dollar budgets, multi-currency forecasting, contract negotiations, and vendor partnerships

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field
• Experience within technology, cybersecurity, IT services, or high-growth organizations
• Advanced proficiency with project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, Jira), event management platforms (e.g., Cvent), and CRM and marketing automation systems (e.g.,
• Strong knowledge of international event logistics, risk management, and compliance requirements
• Exceptional program management skills, including planning, prioritization, dependency management, and risk mitigation across concurrent programs
• Strong executive presence and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, often without direct authority
• Experience leading distributed teams in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

About the company

Kaseya is the leading provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, serving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide. Founded in 2000, the company supports customers in more than 20 countries and manages over 15 million endpoints worldwide.