F5 Event Manager – Third-Party Events 

United States, Washington, Seattle 

920086325

an experienced Event Manager to lead our presence at third-party conferencesincluding RSA, Mobile World Congress (MWC), AWS, Black Hat, and similar global shows.own planning through execution, lead complex booth builds, and

Key Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio ofthirdpartyevents:Manageendtoendprograms (frominitialbrief throughpostshowanalysis) for major conferences. Align stakeholders across marketing, sales, productmarketingand executive leadership to ensure each event delivers on business goals
• Lead program execution:Build comprehensive plans, budgets, timelines, staffing models and playbooks; track milestones,invoicesand POs to keepeventson time and on budget
• Design & build exhibits:Partner with F5’s creative strategy team and externalagencypartners to create impactful booths. Oversee RFPs, vendor selection, booth design, graphics, shipping, swag, show services.
• Meetingsand Ancillary Programs:Secure venues, meeting space andmanageonsite schedule.Build elevatedexperiences that drive measurable outcomes
• Represent the global events team:Serve as a liaison between global and regionalprograms, sharing best practices and ensuring alignment of messaging,contentand deliverables. Contribute to market research and analysis that benchmarks event performance and shapes future strategy.

Skills & Experience

• 5–8+ years managing large third-party events/trade shows with measurable business impact.

• Hands-on booth-build experience from concept to I&D MWC Barcelona and/or RSA experience is a strong plus.

• Proventrack recordrunning onsite executive meetingsat major shows.

• Comfortable working in amatrixed, global environmentwith stakeholders across marketing, sales, and executive leadership.

• Excellent project management andorganizationalskills with the ability to handle multiple workstreams simultaneously.

• Collaborative team player who can work independently while also contributing to a broader team mission.

• Clear and confident communicator, with a keen eye for detail.

• Expert vendor and budget management; calm, decisive onsiteleadershipand excellent stakeholder communication.

• Flexible, proactive, and calm under pressure, with a solutions-first mindset.

• Familiarity with enterprise technology topics includingcloud, security, networking, and AIis a plus.

• Ability to travel internationally andfrequently, including some evenings/weekends around show cycles.