Senior Program Manager, Global Industry & GBU Events (Remote)

Job Description

Are you a creative person who loves a challenge? Solve the complex puzzles you've been dreaming of as our Senior Program Manager. If you have a passion for innovation in tech, we want you on our team! Thrive in this crucial role.

Oracle is a technology leader that's changing how the world does business. We're looking for an experienced and self-motivated person. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. Come and join us.

The Senior Program Manager, Global Industry & GBU Events, is responsible for the planning, support, and execution of Oracle's Tier 1 third-party and proprietary events within the Global Industry & GBU Events portfolio, which represents the most complex, highest-investment industry events for the company. The role will be the project lead on multiple events simultaneously, and will meet with Product Marketing, Field Marketing, Product Development, Field Sales, and other internal collaborators to evaluate event objectives and then complete all aspects of the event lifecycle, including pre-event planning, day-of event support and post-event follow-up. This position will have a vested interest in more than simply planning an event, but in embracing the latest standard methodologies and tools to build meaningful customer engagement. The individual hired for this role with bring a history of successful, end-to-end event delivery, as well as an understanding of the systems and processes necessary to complete a world-class experience.

What You'll Do:

• Support all event logistics in planning and completing events, primarily third-party, including sponsorship and contract negotiation, budget management and POs, booth design and production, surrounding event activities, content and messaging liaison, branding/creative liaison, AV requirements and setup, F&B requirements and setup, giveaways, booth setup and teardown, vendor staffing.
• Collaborate across a distributed team, including partnering with colleagues and vendors across regions to support and complete high-profile programs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in cross-functional project management and delivery of outstanding customer event experiences end-to-end.
• Build and maintain strong, positive working relationships with members of the extended Marketing team and other Oracle collaborators to complete event-related marketing activities across subject areas.
• Complete event experiences on budget and on time.
• Process required documentation (contracts, POs, invoices, etc.) and system entries/updates (calendars, project management tools, etc.) for all activities on time and in compliance with Oracle policies and regulations.
• Communicate timely and professionally of project status and updates, and provide prompt notification of any required adjustments, or concerns regarding timing, budgets, and other event details.
• Use multiple Oracle proprietary systems and other applications (e.g., Zoom, Excel, Word, MRM, CXD, etc.) to produce events, communications, reports, etc.

What we love to see:

• 8-10+ years of event management experience in physical event environments; general marketing and communications background in IT industry a plus.
• Project leadership experience with proven track record of success, including experience working in a virtual team environment across different time zones.
• Thinks strategically and keeps the big picture in mind while paying close attention to more immediate tactical details.
• Solid understanding of the planning, negotiation, and execution of physical event and marketing activities; expertise in third-party conferences.
• High level of creativity, energy, drive, passion and commitment to the customer experience and program performance.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work confidently and respectfully at all levels of an organization, both internally and externally.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with an outstanding attention to detail and a focus on results.
• Works well independently and within a team with a demonstrated history of building collaborative, lasting relationships that deliver business results.
• Demonstrates acceptance and respect for others values diverse thinking and seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures.
• Operates with integrity, honesty, and fairness in dealing with colleagues and customers.
• Experience in working in a virtual team environment.
• Thrives in a fast-moving, high-pressured, complicated, and continually evolving environment.
• Proficient in a variety of applications (Zoom, Excel, Word, Outlook), and can pick up new applications and processes quickly.
• This position can be located anywhere in the United States or Canada and will require some domestic and international travel (approx. 20% of time).

What we offer

In addition to a benefits package that includes life and disability insurance, health and dental options, GRRSP with match and an employee stock purchase plan:

• Agile, friendly, collaborative environment backed by a strong enterprise.
• Continuous career development: we actively encourage and celebrate internal promotions.
• High-impact learning culture: free access to online learning platforms and regular in-house training sessions and tech talks.
• A vast variety of volunteer opportunities through Oracle Giving
• Diverse ERGs that provide opportunities for networking and exchange of ideas across the company.

About Us

An Oracle career can span industries, roles, Countries and cultures, giving you the opportunity to flourish in new roles and innovate, while blending work life in. Oracle has thrived through 40+ years of change by innovating and operating with integrity while delivering for the top companies in almost every industry.

In order to nurture the talent that makes this happen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates and values diverse insights and perspectives, a workforce that inspires thought leadership and innovation.

Oracle offers a highly competitive suite of Employee Benefits designed on the principles of parity, consistency, and affordability. The overall package includes certain core elements such as Medical, Life Insurance, access to Retirement Planning, and much more. We also encourage our employees to engage in the culture of giving back to the communities where we live and do business.

At Oracle, we believe that innovation starts with diversity and inclusion and to create the future we need talent from various backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to successfully participate in the job application, interview process, and in potential roles. to perform crucial job functions.

That's why we're committed to creating a workforce where all individuals can do their best work. It's when everyone's voice is heard and valued that we're inspired to go beyond what's been done before.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

* Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action Employer