Marketing Events Manager 5
Job Summary
The Senior Curriculum Manager leads the strategy, development, and execution of breakout content across NetApp’s flagship proprietary events — including INSIGHT, CONVERGE, and the Area Leadership Summit. This role is responsible for architecting breakout programs that are consistent, impactful, and aligned with NetApp’s strategic priorities, product launches, and audience needs.
The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic consulting, program leadership, and curriculum design expertise, with a proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive cross-functional outcomes. This role may also include oversight of contract or alternate workforce personnel in support of breakout program delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Alignment
- Partner with executive stakeholders, product leaders, and event owners to define breakout session strategy, themes, and learning objectives aligned to business goals.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to cross-functional teams on content design, audience engagement, and curriculum impact.
Program Management & Execution
- Lead the call-for-papers (CFP) process, including topic curation, content review, speaker selection, and session mapping.
- Manage timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation across breakout tracks and formats.
Speaker Enablement & Content Quality
- Develop speaker enablement frameworks, including coaching, templates, and feedback loops to ensure consistency and excellence.
- Facilitate executive-level speaker preparation and alignment with messaging priorities.
Operational Coordination
- Collaborate with production, marketing, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution across in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats.
- Oversee logistics and support teams, including contract personnel, to ensure delivery excellence.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze breakout session performance, audience feedback, and engagement metrics to inform future strategy.
- Identify and implement innovations in session design, interactivity, and attendee experience.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Learning Design, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 8–10 years of experience in curriculum strategy, event content development, or program management in enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-track programs with executive visibility.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with event content platforms and collaboration tools (e.g., Cvent, Seismic, Teams, Zoom).
Work Environment
- May require occasional travel for live events.
- Flexibility to support global time zones during event periods.
- Comfortable managing programs across in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats.
Role Impact
The Senior Curriculum Manager ensures breakout programs deliver high-impact, strategically aligned content experiences that reflect NetApp’s brand, accelerate product adoption, and drive engagement across global audiences. This role is a key contributor to NetApp’s event success and thought leadership positioning.
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