Senior Events Manager

Who Are We?

Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 35 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortune 500. Postman is helping developers and professionals across the globe build the API-first world by simplifying each step of the API lifecycle and streamlining collaboration—enabling users to create better APIs, faster.

The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has an office in Bangalore, where it was founded. Postman is privately held, with funding from Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners. Learn more at postman.com or connect with Postman on Twitter via @getpostman.

P.S: We highly recommend reading The "API-First World" graphic novel to understand the bigger picture and our vision at Postman.

About The Team:

Postman is looking for a Sr. Event Manager who will take end to end ownership of Postman’s proprietary events, managing every aspect from concept through execution and post-event analysis.  The ideal candidate will excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing agency partners & vendors, and delivering events that align with our company’s strategic objectives and brand values. In this role, you will also have supporting roles in additional Postman events, including third party industry trade shows. We are looking for someone who is team-centric to join our small, but mighty crew, who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and do the work, but also have the confidence and acumen to nail executive-level engagements.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Establish event objectives, KPIs, and success metrics in collaboration with senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee all phases of event planning and execution, including strategic development, venue selection, logistics, scheduling, on-site management, and vendor management
• Create and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring that all aspects of the event are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop and integrate high-impact content.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other external partners to secure necessary services and products.
• Supervise all on-site activities to ensure smooth operations and immediate resolution of any issues.
• Ensure that the event runs according to the planned agenda and meets quality standards.
• Conduct a comprehensive post-event evaluation to assess the success of the event against established KPIs and gather feedback from attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders.

You would be a great fit if you:

• This role requires a highly experienced professional (10+ years) with a robust background in large-scale event planning, exceptional organizational skills, and a strategic mindset.
• Expertise in all aspects of event planning and execution, including budgeting, logistics, and content development.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in event management software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving and decision-making.

Our Values:

At Postman, we create with the same curiosity that we see in our users. We value transparency & honest communication about not only successes, but also failures. In our work, we focus on specific goals that add up to a larger vision. Our inclusive work culture ensures that everyone is valued equally as important pieces of our final product. We are dedicated to delivering the best products we can.

What Else?

This role is remote in the US, and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $124,752 to $168,780, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to our pay-on-performance philosophy, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and a monthly lunch stipend. Salaries will vary outside of the listed metropolitan areas & the U.S.

PS: Here's a timeline of Postman’s journey in becoming an API Platform.