Senior Events Manager, Postman
$124.8-168.8k
+ Equity
Collaboration platform for API development
Job no longer available
Collaboration platform for API development
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$124.8-168.8k
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To simplify each step of building an API and streamline collaboration to help create better APIs—faster.
Role
Who you are
- 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.
- 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
What the job involves
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Our take
Postman is a SaaS collaboration platform designed to streamline API development teams. APIs serve as the backbone for communication and data sharing across numerous applications, playing a pivotal role in today's device-centric landscape. The platform offers tools for testing, version control, and documentation, ensuring the efficient production of APIs.
Initially founded in Bangalore, Postman has since relocated its headquarters to San Francisco. With a prestigious clientele including X, Shopify, and Intuit, the platform boasts over 15M developers worldwide. Postman actively engages with the API developer community through various initiatives, such as hosting hackathons with enticing cash prizes.
The growing reliance on APIs to fuel digital transformation, compounded by the widespread shift to remote work and digitalization, underscores their critical importance. Moreover, the sensitive nature of APIs, given the data they transmit and the potential security risks, accentuates the need for robust development practices. Hence, Postman has thrived as companies seek to develop secure APIs efficiently to meet evolving demands.
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Insights
51% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Health care: Based on where you're located and the plans available there, you can have up to 100% of your and your family's premium costs covered by Postman, or receive a generous monthly allowance to supplement existing medical coverage
- Unlimited PTO: All full-time Postman employees have unlimited paid time off (PTO). We strongly encourage everyone to exercise this benefit to ensure that personal and work lives remain well-balanced, healthy, and fully charged. Your body, mind, spirit, and loved ones will appreciate it!
- Supporting healthy meals: We want to ensure you eat healthy each day. It's why we provide a taxable monthly stipend so that you can be nourished throughout the week
- Play well, be well: We're serious about your wellness. Whether it's a boxing club membership, hula classes, or a longboard, we're here to cheer you on to get out and get moving. We'll reimburse you for activities and items that bring you joy through our wellness and fitness program
- A room with a view: We want you set up for success! To help make your home office comfortable, we'll provide a one-time reimbursement for your office set-up and headphones. Internet and phone costs are also reimbursable on a monthly basis
- Career development: We support your career development by providing access to unlimited courses on Udemy and a book allowance. Enhance and uplevel your skills, and even learn something completely new!
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Abhinav Asthana
(Founder & CEO)They began their career as CTO of BITS360, which they co-founded in 2007, before co-founding Grayscale Design and TeliportMe. They used this entrepreneurial experience to co-found Postman in October 2014, aiming to simplify API development.
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