Senior Manager, Events

At eBay were more than a global ecommerce leader were changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. Were committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass authenticity thrives bold ideas are welcome and everyone can bring their unique selves to work every day. Were in this together sustaining the future of our customers our company and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers innovators and dreamers and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About the role:

Were seeking a Senior Manager of Events to lead strategy planning and end-to-end production for high-profile employee and executive events at eBay. This role will be responsible for a portfolio of marquee programs - including Global All Hands Leadership Week Director/VP meetings executive AMAs large-scale campus events and select external-facing activations. They will work in partnership with eBay leaders to ensure experiences are impactful inclusive on brand and flawlessly executed.

This leader will manage day-to-day operations vendor relationships budgets and cross-functional workflows while elevating creative and production standards across the company.

What you will accomplish:

Event Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the strategy design and execution of live hybrid and virtual events that support eBays business priorities culture and global employee experience.

• Own and manage the master event calendar balancing priorities resources and timelines across multiple regions and concurrent programs.

• Build scalable event frameworks playbooks and toolkits to support consistency quality and efficiency across teams.

Production & Creative Excellence

• Provide creative direction for themes staging lighting set design and audience engagement ensuring all experiences reflect eBays brand voice and values.

• Oversee all production elements including audiovisual streaming/broadcast staging rehearsals and live show execution.

• Serve as lead stage manager for executive-facing programs supporting leaders with confidence professionalism and care.

Operational & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Internal Comms Ops PMO Security Facilities IT and external agencies to ensure clear workflows timelines and accountability.

• Manage registration platforms and attendee data using insights to continuously improve communications and experience design.

Safety Accessibility & Compliance

• Ensure all events meet safety accessibility and compliance standards including ADA requirements local regulations and emergency protocols.

• Partner with Global Security and Facilities to support risk management and executive protection best practices when applicable.

Vendor & Budget Management

• Lead vendor sourcing contracting and performance management across agencies AV partners venues and specialty providers.

• Develop manage and reconcile event budgets; forecast spend and identify opportunities for cost savings through strategic negotiation.

• Oversee food and beverage planning with attention to dietary needs cultural considerations and sustainability.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed on industry trends emerging technologies (including AI-enabled event tools) and best practices in accessibility and hybrid production.

• Lead post-event reviews and apply learnings to continuously improve event quality and impact.

• Maintain operational excellence through documentation production standards version control and risk mitigation plans.

What you will bring:

• 10 years of experience in corporate events or live production including leadership of large-scale executive-level programs in complex global organizations.

• Demonstrated success delivering in-person and hybrid events ranging from 500 to 6000 attendees.

• Strong expertise across event operations: creative development production AV streaming registration platforms logistics and venue management.

• Experience managing safety security and accessibility requirements for corporate events.

• Proven vendor management and budget ownership experience with strong financial discipline.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of an organization.

• Ability to manage multiple high-visibility programs simultaneously with focus adaptability and attention to detail.

• CMP certification strongly preferred; additional production or safety certifications are a plus.

Why Join Us:

In this role youll shape the experiences that connect eBayers to our mission leadership and culture. Youll lead highly visible programs collaborate with inspiring teams and bring bold ideas to life at a globally recognized brand-creating moments that inform inspire and unite employees around the world!

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including location skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

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