Senior Events Manager- EMEA

Camunda is the enterprise platform for agentic orchestration, enabling organizations to coordinate AI agents, people, and systems across complex, end-to-end business processes. With built-in governance, auditability, and human oversight, Camunda gives enterprises the control they need to move AI from pilots to production — safely and at scale. Trusted by over 700 organizations worldwide, including 9 of top 10 US banks, Camunda helps enterprises boost operational efficiency, accelerate time-to-value, and deliver better customer experiences. Fully remote and global, we are in the middle of something bigger: transforming into an AI-first organisation, built on our own platform. We use Agentic AI to automate, orchestrate intelligent processes, and elevate human contribution across every team. Named GP Bullhound’s Top 100 Next Unicorn list, 2025 Great Place to Work certified. Visionary in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies. ranked 3rd in Flexa's 2026 Most Flexible Companies, We’re growing fast and looking for top talent to join our team. If you want meaningful work, visible impact and put something genuinely rare on your CV, keep reading.As Senior Events Manager for EMEA, you'll be the leader of Camunda's most impactful events across the region. You'll own the complete events strategy and portfolio, from flagship conferences to community-building initiatives. You'll lead end-to-end execution for marquee events like CamundaCon, to strategic Pan-EMEA conferences, while also architecting and scaling the Camunda roadshow program across the region. You'll partner strategically with product, sales, marketing, customer success, agencies, and field teams to create memorable experiences that position Camunda as the process orchestration thought leader.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Event Portfolio OwnershipOwn and execute the EMEA flagship and portfolio event strategyEstablish KPIs and measure ROI for each event; drive pipeline impact and brand lift metricsManage budgets across the full portfolio and negotiate contracts with venues, sponsors, and vendorsOwn all aspects of event delivery: venue selection and contracts, vendor management, budget ownership, speaker coordination, attendee engagement, and post-event analysisCamunda regional roadshows - CamundaLocals ProgramOwn and manage the complete EMEA CamundaLocals program as a scalable, repeatable initiativeDefine measurement frameworks and follow-up processes to track engagement and pipeline contributionStakeholder CollaborationWork cross-functionally with product, sales, marketing, customer success, and partnerships teams to ensure events align with business priorities and deliver measurable valueSecure executive and product leader participation for flagship eventsBuild relationships with sponsors, industry partners, and media to amplify Camunda's market presenceContent & Speaker StrategyDevelop compelling event agendas that showcase Camunda's product innovations and customer success storiesRecruit and manage speakers from Camunda leadership, customers, and industry expertsCurate content that resonates with technical and business audiences alikeDesign breakout sessions, workshops, and networking formats that drive engagementCommunity & Relationship BuildingWorking with Customer Marketing, use flagship events and CamundaLocals to strengthen the Camunda community and gather customer feedbackMarketing & CommunicationsLead multi-channel event promotion: email, social media and partner channelsDevelop and execute post-event strategiesTrack event impact on lead generation, brand awareness, pipeline contribution, and community engagementAnalyse and present event ROI and attendee valueRequired Experience & Skills7+ years of events management experience, with at least 3+ years leading large-scale flagship events or conferences (500+ attendees) in B2B technology or enterprise softwareProven track record managing complex, multi-event portfolios with significant budgets from conception to completion, including ROI analysis and optimizationDeep understanding of EMEA markets, geographies, regulatory environments, and event landscapes; demonstrated success managing multi-country events across EuropeExceptional project management, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills in matrix-driven environmentsExperience building and scaling repeatable programsStrong communication and presentation abilities; capacity to influence executives and manage multiple stakeholdersProficiency with event technology platformsAbility to manage multiple events simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail and strategic thinkingNice to HaveExperience in B2B software, cloud, automation, or enterprise technology sectorsFamiliarity with process automation, workflow automation, or business process management solutionsExperience leading virtual, hybrid, or fully in-person event strategiesKnowledge of event sponsorship strategy and vendor