Senior Events Manager- EMEA - Camunda

About Camunda

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 the top 10 US banks, Camunda helps enterprises boost operational efficiency, accelerate time-to-value, and deliver better customer experiences.

Fully remote and global, Camunda is transforming into an AI-first organization built on its own platform, using Agentic AI to automate processes and elevate human contribution across every team.

The Role

As Senior Events Manager for EMEA, you will lead Camunda's most impactful events across the region. You will own the complete events strategy and portfolio, from flagship conferences to community-building initiatives. You will 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 position Camunda as a process orchestration thought leader.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Event Portfolio Ownership

• Own and execute the EMEA flagship and portfolio event strategy.
• Establish KPIs and measure ROI for each event; drive pipeline impact and brand lift metrics.
• Manage budgets across the full portfolio and negotiate contracts with venues, sponsors, and vendors.
• Own all aspects of event delivery: venue selection and contracts, vendor management, budget ownership, speaker coordination, attendee engagement, and post-event analysis.

Regional Roadshows (CamundaLocals Program)

• Own and manage the complete EMEA CamundaLocals program as a scalable, repeatable initiative.
• Define measurement frameworks and follow-up processes to track engagement and pipeline contribution.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with product, sales, marketing, customer success, and partnerships teams to align events with business priorities and deliver measurable value.
• Secure executive and product leader participation for flagship events.
• Build relationships with sponsors, industry partners, and media to amplify Camunda's market presence.

Content & Speaker Strategy

• Develop compelling event agendas showcasing Camunda's product innovations and customer success stories.
• Recruit and manage speakers from Camunda leadership, customers, and industry experts.
• Curate content that resonates with technical and business audiences alike.
• Design breakout sessions, workshops, and networking formats that drive engagement.

Community & Relationship Building

• Partner with Customer Marketing to use flagship events and CamundaLocals to strengthen community ties and gather customer feedback.

Marketing & Communications

• Lead multi-channel event promotion across email, social media, and partner channels.
• Develop and execute post-event strategies.
• Track event impact on lead generation, brand awareness, pipeline contribution, and community engagement.
• Analyze and present event ROI and attendee value.

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of events management experience, with at least 3+ years leading large-scale flagship events or conferences (500+ attendees) in B2B technology or enterprise software.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-event portfolios with significant budgets from conception to completion, including ROI analysis and optimization.
• Deep understanding of EMEA markets, geographies, regulatory environments, and event landscapes; demonstrated success managing multi-country events across Europe.
• Exceptional project management, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills in matrix-driven environments.
• Experience building and scaling repeatable event programs.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities with the capacity to influence executives and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with modern event technology platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail and strategic thinking.

Nice to Have

• Experience in B2B software, cloud, automation, or enterprise technology sectors.
• Familiarity with process automation, workflow automation, or business process management (BPM) solutions.
• Experience leading virtual, hybrid, or fully in-person event strategies.
• Knowledge of event sponsorship strategy and vendor partnership development.
• Track record of building and scaling community programs or user group networks.
• Experience with financial services, fintech, or mission-critical enterprise software markets.

What We Offer

• Remote & Flexible: Work remotely with home office setup support, co-working space support, and flexible time off.
• In-Person Connection: Meaningful face time through Annual Kickoffs, team offsites, and travel meetups.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare, Modern Health global mental wellbeing platform, and Live Well Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
• Financial Security: Competitive retirement/pension plans, plus life and disability insurance where applicable.
• Equity: Virtual Stock Option Plan (VSOP) eligibility.
• Professional Growth: Up to $/€/£1,000 per year dedicated to self-driven learning (courses, certifications, books).