Senior Manager, Global Events

Title: Senior Manager, Global Events

Location: Sunnyvale, CA / New York, NY

Job Description:

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

What You'll Do:

You’ll lead CoreWeave’s global events function and oversee strategy, planning, and execution across our entire event portfolio. This includes flagship conferences, trade shows, partner activations, and high-touch executive programs. You’ll guide a growing team, manage cross-functional partnerships, and ensure each event strengthens relationships, drives measurable impact, and supports CoreWeave’s leadership in the AI and cloud industry.

About the Role:

The Senior Manager, Global Events will focus on the strategy, planning, and execution of CoreWeave’s global event portfolio—from flagship conferences and trade shows to high-touch executive experiences.

This role requires a seasoned event leader who combines creative vision, operational excellence, and strategic thinker. You’ll partner cross-functionally with marketing, comms, partnerships, and sales to ensure every event delivers measurable impact, strengthens relationships, and elevates CoreWeave’s leadership position in the AI and cloud industry.

In This Role You Will:

• Oversee end-to-end planning and execution of CoreWeave-hosted events, executive programs, industry sponsorships, and partner activations.
• Manage a growing team of event professionals, including coordinators, agencies, and freelancers, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Define event KPIs,  performance metrics, and pipeline reporting to measure success and inform future strategy.
• Partner with brand, design, and communications teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and experience design across all touchpoints.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, budgets, and logistics with precision and fiscal responsibility.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, venues, and key stakeholders globally.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to innovate how CoreWeave engages audiences and delivers experiences.

Who You Are:

• 8+ years of experience in event marketing, experiential marketing, or brand experience management, with at least 3 years leading complex global programs.
• Proven success in strategizing and executing large-scale corporate events, trade shows, and executive summits.
• Experience in B2B technology, cloud infrastructure, or AI-driven industries strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership and people management skills; able to inspire and empower cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, with acute attention to detail.
• Adept at managing budgets, agencies, and multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in event management software (e.g., Cvent, Splash, Asana, Airtable) and CRM tools (Salesforce).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Preferred:

• Strategic thinker who can balance big-picture brand goals with flawless operational execution.
• Deep understanding of executive-level and experiential event design.
• Passion for innovation, technology, and crafting white-glove, memorable experiences.
• Collaborative, creative, and calm under pressure.
   

Wondering if you’re a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk. 

• You love crafting experiences that inspire, influence, and build community

• You’re curious about how innovative event design can move a business forward

• You’re an expert in turning strategic goals into memorable, measurable experiences

Why CoreWeave?

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast!  We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values: 

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is $135,000 to $198,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

What We Offer

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance 
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance 
• Short and long-term disability insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health 
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

Our Workplace

While we prioritize a hybrid work environment, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office, based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration

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CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

 

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information.  To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency.  CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.