Events Manager, Divergent Technologies

• The ideal candidate is highly organized, execution-focused, and comfortable operating in complex, technical, and regulated environments
• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience managing complex B2B events, trade shows, or experiential marketing programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events simultaneously with tight timelines and high attention to detail
• Strong project management, budgeting, and vendor management skills
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-expectation environments with senior leadership involvement
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during events as required
• For this role, we will consider candidates at level S06 as evaluated through our interview process

Desirable

• The Events Manager will plan, execute, and continuously improve Divergent’s global events and experiential marketing programs
• Reporting to the Communications & Marketing Director, this role is responsible for delivering high-impact, detail-driven experiences that reinforce Divergent’s leadership in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and defense
• Execute the company’s events roadmap in alignment with brand, communications, and business development priorities. Translate strategic objectives into well-run, measurable event programs
• Plan and manage Divergent’s presence at key industry trade shows, conferences, and forums across automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors, including booth strategy, logistics, messaging coordination, and on-site execution
• Lead the execution of company-hosted events such as customer briefings, executive dinners, investor events, product demonstrations, and technical showcases
• Own all operational aspects of events including timelines, budgets, vendor sourcing, contracts, logistics, travel coordination, shipping, production schedules, and on-site management
• Partner closely with communications, business development, engineering, operations, and executive leadership to align event content, speakers, demos, and objectives
• Manage external vendors, production partners, exhibit houses, and event agencies to ensure high-quality execution, brand consistency, and cost efficiency.\
• Ensure events align with internal policies, confidentiality requirements, ITAR/export controls, and customer or government-related protocols as applicable
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for events, resolving issues in real time and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees, partners, and executives
• Track event KPIs including attendance, engagement, lead generation, and qualitative outcomes. Provide post-event reporting and insights to inform future planning
• Frequent collaboration with communications, business development, engineering, operations, and executive teams
• Fast-paced, execution-driven environment with regular travel and on-site event leadership responsibilities
• In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position
• From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected