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OpenAI is seeking an Events Manager to plan and deliver B2B events, including third-party conferences, customer learning programs, enablement sessions, and enterprise flagship gatherings. You will own key workstreams across guest experience, front-of-house operations, vendor management, production logistics, and event reporting, working closely with the enterprise events team.
In this role, you will deliver B2B events from initial planning through onsite execution, coordinating with agencies, managing registration, hospitality, catering, and production logistics. You'll build and maintain detailed project schedules with clear milestones, owners, deliverables, and deadlines. You will select and negotiate with venues, caterers, AV providers, and creative production partners, coordinating approvals with Procurement and Legal while meeting OpenAI's standards.
You'll own registration, check-in, and guest communications in partnership with Marketing, including pre-event outreach and post-event follow-up. You will track budgets and spending, process invoices, and complete financial reconciliation and reporting. Collaboration is key—you'll partner with Enterprise Marketing, Field Marketing, Sales, and Product Marketing on audiences, program goals, and content needs, while coordinating with Design and Production to deliver cohesive, on-brand experiences.
You will work with Security and other internal partners on safety procedures, accessible event operations, and contingency planning. Finally, you'll review attendance, engagement, customer feedback, spend, and business outcomes with program owners, sharing findings to improve future programs and assess ROI.
The role is based in either San Francisco or New York City, with occasional travel required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 7+ years of event experience covering planning, onsite delivery, and post-event evaluation
- Strong background in B2B conferences, customer programs, or learning and enablement events
- Demonstrated ability to shape guest experience and coordinate front-of-house operations for business audiences
- Discretion and care needed to support executives and customers
- Alignment with OpenAI's mission and interest in helping business audiences explore practical uses of AI
