Senior Event Manager - global (f/m/d)

Innovation is and will always be the core of SAP Fioneer, and it is the promise of why we were spun out of SAP: agility, innovation, and delivery.

SAP Fioneer builds on a heritage of outstanding technology and a deep understanding of corporate and consumer demands. At the heart of it all it is simple: We bring financial services to the next level with innovative software solutions and platforms.

We are helping companies in the financial services industry to achieve speed, scalability, and cost-efficiency through digital business innovation, cloud technology, and solutions that cover banking and insurance processes end-to-end.

A global company, with rapid growth, innovative people, and a lean organization makes SAP Fioneer a place where you accelerate your future!

About the role

As Global Event Manager, you are responsible for the conception, planning, and execution of large-scale events (up to 800 participants), exclusive customer events, and SAP Fioneer’s presence at 3rd party conferences worldwide. In this role, you act as the central interface between internal stakeholders, external partners, and agencies, ensuring all events are delivered professionally, efficiently, and aligned with our global brand and product strategy.

Your key responsibilities

You will manage and execute event strategies across different formats, including the following activities:

Planning and execution of large-scale events

• Full project ownership for major events, including planning and implementation
• Coordination and management of external agencies and internal stakeholders
• Development and alignment of event agendas in collaboration with business units
• Acquisition and management of customer speakers as well as professional keynote speakers, including briefings and support
• Invitation management: preparation of communication materials and, briefing of Sales/Business teams, progress tracking, and campaign execution
• Event promotion: development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing strategy to maximize registrations from prospects and customers – in close collaboration with the agency and marketing team
• Partner and sponsorship acquisition in close collaboration with partner management
• First point of contact for all internal and external inquiries regarding the event
• On-site operations and logistics: organization of SAP Fioneer presence, coordination of meetings, demos, giveaways, staff briefings, and translation management
  

Organization of exclusive customer events

• Planning and execution of customer days, roadshows and roundtables
• Responsibility for invitations, agenda, program and location
• Briefing and coordination of all involved SAP Fioneer employees

Management of participation in third-party events

• Selection of suitable external events and negotiation of sponsorship agreements
• Topic placement, content creation, and submission of contributions
• Organization of all logistics (e.g., merchandise, booth design and construction)
• Briefing and support of participating employees

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in event management, ideally in an international B2B environment
• Strong project management skills and organizational talent
• Excellent communication skills and experience in complex stakeholder management
• Confident in negotiations with agencies and external partners
• High level of initiative, resilience, and willingness to travel
• Fluent in German and English

Why join SAP Fioneer

• Take on a responsible role with global impact
• Collaborate with international teams and top-tier customers
• Dynamic environment with room for creativity and innovation
• Entrepreneurial spirit and short decision-making processes

Benefits

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry on an incredibly ambitious project to shape the ever-evolving financial sector. This is an environment where you can have it all - the agility, enthusiasm and dynamism of a start-up, combined with the established expertise, solid market presence and extensive customer network of a more established organisation.

At SAP Fioneer, you will benefit from a flexible work environment that encourages creativity and encourages you to think outside the box, bring new ideas to the table, and challenge the status quo. You will become part of a diverse and global team that we are proud of and are constantly growing and reinventing. As an employee, you will have the chance to chart your own career path and take advantage of competitive compensation packages and progression opportunities based on merit.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes occupational pension provisions, support for health and wellbeing, various mobility options like bike leasing and transportation allowances, as well as additional perks such as celebration rewards, meal programs, jubilee recognition, and relocation reimbursement.