Manager, Strategic Events — Keynote Programs

ServiceNow is seeking a detail-oriented Keynote Program Manager to join our team and oversee the planning and execution of our World Forum global keynote program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for keynote experiences, a strong background in event production, is highly organized, and have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This role is crucial in creating memorable keynote experiences that reflect our brand and engage our global audience.What you get to do in this role:Develop production best practices and playbooks to ensure a consistent keynote production experience across the 11+ city, multi-geo World Forum program.Collaborate with the brand, content, keynote, and creative teams to ensure a high quality, repeatable keynote experience.Oversee end-to-end keynote program management and production, including vendor management, scenic design, attendee experience, and logistics.Own the keynote program project plans, budgets, and timelines.Lead the execution and implementation of project timelines, milestone tracking, speaker readiness, rehearsals, and the successful delivery of the World Forum keynote program.Bring clarity to the overall keynote process — act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners during the event planning and execution phases.Overall communication with key stakeholders including the Strategic Events Team, product marketing, corporate brand, senior management and others to aid in the execution of our keynote program.Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers, managing relationships to maintain high quality and cost-effectiveness.Collaborate on other keynote projects within the Strategic Events portfolio.