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The MathWorks Inc

Sr. Program Manager, Corporate Events

The MathWorks Inc, Natick, Massachusetts, us, 01760

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Job Summary

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.

Seeking a strategic program manager to lead the planning and execution of a robust customer advisory board event series across the US and Europe. This role involves overseeing cross-functional teams from pre-planning through execution to post-event evaluation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering measurable outcomes.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates diversity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership: Design and manage a comprehensive event program encompassing in-person, virtual, and hybrid customer engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives. Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with leaders in software development, marketing, and sales to understand business goals and integrate them into program strategies and activities. Scalable Modeling: Develop a scalable framework for satellite offices with self-serve resources and explicit instructions, enabling effective local execution and seamless integration with main event. Standardization Efforts: Cultivate relationships with global event owners to establish program best practices and drive standardization efforts to create a unified flagship program brand, ensuring consistency and scalability globally. Vendor Management: Identify, assess, and manage vendor relationships, ensuring they meet program standards and contribute to overall success. Project Planning: Define clear project milestones and deadlines, coordinating planning teams to ensure timely and successful execution of program components. Resource Allocation: Review roles and responsibilities within planning teams to ensure adequate resourcing, proactively addressing gaps. Risk Management: Identify potential roadblocks, developing and implementing strategies to mitigate risks, ensuring program continuity and success. Performance Measurement: Develop and execute a detailed measurement strategy to track the effectiveness and ROI of each initiative, applying insights for continuous improvement. Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or equivalent experience) is required. Additional Qualifications

Preferred: CMP/CMM certification. Proven ability to translate business objectives into actionable program strategies. Strong analytical skills to assess program performance and drive improvements. Excellent communication and relationship management skills. Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional programs and leading diverse teams. Expertise in resource management, budgeting, and strategic planning. Experience with implementing program management systems and tools.

Our hybrid model allows staff members to balance work-life flexibility by spending 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely each week.