Creative & Marketing - Global Events Prog Mgr. 2

The role manages end-to-end event planning, vendor and budget management, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and on-site event execution while delivering exceptional attendee experiences aligned with business objectives and brand standards. CMP/CSEP certification and experience supporting executive or customer-facing events are preferred. Manage the end-to-end planning and delivery of major corporate events, including complex engineering conferences, customer organization conferences and executive leadership meetings.Translate business objectives into event concepts, agendas and experience designs that engage targeted audiences and elevate the KLA brand.Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets and risk assessments for all assigned events.Serve as a trusted advisor to internal partners, guiding them through event strategy, options and best practices.Collaborate with global teams to support consistency across regions while tailoring experiences to local needs.Event Execution & Logistics: Bachelor s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.5+ years of experience in corporate event planning, preferably within a global, technology organization.Demonstrated experience managing large scale, multi-day events with complex logistics and VIP stakeholders.Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; comfortable interfacing with senior leaders and cross functional teams.Proven budget management and vendor negotiation experience.Ability to travel globally 10-20% depending on event calendar. Preferred Qualifications: