The Role

As the Global Events Manager, you are the lead producer of Aiven’s physical and virtual brand experience. You don't just book booths; you architect high-impact environments that cut through the noise of the industry. You are a master of high-velocity project management, capable of juggling a diverse portfolio from large 3rd party conferences (AWS re:Invent, Kafka Summit) to intimate 1st party Aiven-hosted events (Customer Advisory Boards, User Roadshows, Annual Sales Kick-off). We are looking for a high-agency, creative powerhouse who will dive deep into Aiven’s value proposition and personas to ensure every event is perfectly aligned with our audience. You are a natural brand ambassador, as comfortable managing a construction vendor as you are welcoming a CTO to our lounge.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of Aiven’s global event portfolio, encompassing 3rd party industry trade shows and 1st party proprietary programs.
• Own the "Aiven Experience" for our internal and external 1st party events, including Customer Advisory Boards (CABs), Aiven’s User Conference, localized Community Roadshows and our Annual Employee Kick-off.
• Go beyond the logistics. You will study our core personas (Developers, Architects, CTOs) and our internal culture to ensure every event, from a technical user conference to an internal summit, is tailored to the specific audience.
• Develop out-of-the-box concepts that make Aiven the most talked-about brand on-site. You aren't afraid to take risks to ensure our physical presence reflects our status as a market leader.
• Lead end-to-end execution for multiple concurrent events globally. You are the source of truth for timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring zero loss in quality under pressure.
• Act as a proactive host on the event floor. You will learn Aiven’s high-level value prop to comfortably engage prospects, qualify their interest, and facilitate seamless introductions to our technical and sales teams.
• Direct a network of global vendors and boutique agencies with high standards. You ensure every asset, from a sticker to a 40x40 booth, is Aiven Gold Standard.
• Partner with Revenue Marketing and Ops to ensure every event has clear, measurable goals. Set performance targets, own lead capture, and deliver impact reports that quantify ROI, pipeline influence, or customer expansion to guide future investment decisions.

Ideal Candidate:

• 6+ years in tech event management. Proven experience running both large-scale trade show presences and high-touch proprietary events (User Conferences/SKOs).
• Proven ability to track and report on funnel impact. You are comfortable analyzing ROI and making evidence based recommendations on where to invest the event budget.
• Obsessive attention to detail. You have a "one-inch-off-is-wrong" mentality, spotting small errors in seating charts or booth graphics before they become problems.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and are a power user of project management tools and processes to keep multiple plates spinning.
• A track record of thinking laterally to solve problems and create unique, un-missable experiences.
• High agency and problem solving. On-site, you are the person who makes it happen, finding solutions to the impossible while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn a technical product’s value proposition and speak confidently about it at a high level.
• Willingness to travel. Ready to be on the ground globally (30-40%) to lead from the front.

Amazing! What’s next:

If you think Aiven is the place for you and that our Values align with yours, send us your resume and we’ll get in touch!

Global Benefits:

Our global benefits are designed to help you thrive and grow, personally and professionally:

• Participate in Aiven’s equity plan.
• Balance work and life with our hybrid work policy.
• Choose the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.
• Use your Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities.
• Receive holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.
• Inquire about our Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave, as well as Personal Time)
• Enjoy country-specific benefits for our global cast.

How to Recognize and Avoid Employment Scams:

There has been a rise in fake job postings used by scammers to get personal information. At Aiven, all of our emails relating to recruitment come from an @aiven.io, @greenhouse.io or @eu.greenhouse.io domain and all of our interviews are conducted by video call or in person.  Our interviews will never occur via text or chat. If you’re unsure of the legitimacy of a job opportunity/offer pertaining to Aiven, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at recruitment@aiven.io.

Equal Opportunities:

Aiven provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, marital and family status or without regard to any other similar personal attributes. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and any other terms and conditions related to employment.

At Aiven we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. There is an option to request a discussion in the application process but if you have any questions before applying please write to us at recruitment@aiven.io.

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About the Team:

At Smartly, we empower our clients with cutting-edge solutions for digital advertising across various social media channels. As part of our Creative Product team, you will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing how businesses strategize, execute, scale, and optimize their advertising efforts around Creative through our Smartly Advertising Platform. Your contributions will directly impact our client's ability to save time and maximize returns on their advertising investments by providing a seamless cross-channel experience with excellent Creative at scale.

As a Senior Product Manager, you will spearhead the development of our creative-centric tooling within our platform. Your role involves shaping the vision and execution of Smartly Creative’s Rendering platform ensuring we have solid and winning roadmap for these topics for 2026 and beyond; In this role, you will collaborate with the Creative PM team aligning with the owners of the tools such as Producer, Editor and External templates and the fully integrated DSPs we have. In addition, liaising with the broader PM team owning the social platforms supported by Smartly Media.

As a Senior Product Manager, you will:

• Gain deep customer insights to define product priorities and problems to solve
• Lead product discovery activities, including user research and prototype testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft product vision and roadmap
• Own the product roadmap+backlog and prioritize feature development
• Develop go-to-market strategies to drive product adoption and demand
• Conduct client workshops and presentations to showcase product capabilities
• Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment of strategy and execution

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in B2B SaaS
• Working experience on the creative format space, understanding the differences between HTML5, Image and Video formats, including CTV formats.
• Proven track record of leading high-impact projects and driving user or revenue growth
• Strong leadership skills with experience in cross-functional collaboration
• Expertise in launching successful software products and features
• Background in technologically complex domains, such as digital advertising
• Proficiency in data analysis and handling large datasets
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in related fields
• Ability to work from the Berlin or Helsinki office at least 3 days per week
• Excellent English and willingness plus ability to travel internationally to meet internal teams and partners

What we offer you:

• Ownership Culture: Make a significant impact on our products with autonomy and ownership.
• Industry Collaboration: Collaborate with leading online marketers and platforms like Google, Amazon, TheTradeDesk and Yahoo as Smartly partners
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for growth through mentorship, training, and resources to enhance your skills.
• Wellbeing Focus: Prioritize your health with comprehensive healthcare packages and mental health services, plus a healthy work-life balance.
• Total Rewards: Everyone at Smartly is an owner with our equity options program and performance-based grants. We recognize success with compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities. 
• We work in a flexible hybrid work model, including the option to work abroad for up to 30 days.

Smartly is committed to being the best place to work for growth-minded individuals to thrive - explore more in our Culture Handbook!

What to Expect from Our Recruitment Experience:

• Meet your Recruiter: Get to know each other and learn about working at Smartly.
• Meet the Team Manager: Gain deeper insights into your future team.
• Meet the Team in Subject Matter Interviews: Engage in a case study and showcase your domain knowledge.
• Meet the Leadership in a Final Meeting: A brief discussion with our CPO.

Apply now and shape the future of digital advertising!