Partner Management Event Specialist

Company: Cypress HCM
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Partner Management Event Specialist The Partner Management Event Specialist will serve as the central coordinator for all logistics, planning, and execution of 1:many partner-facing events in their theater. This role is responsible for ensuring a seamless experience for our partners—from event ideation to post-event reporting. This role will collaborate closely with Partner Account Managers (PAMs), Partner Marketing, and Partner Management Budget Admin to support our ‘To-Partner’ strategy by scaling high-impact events that deepen engagement and drive business results. You’ll be part of a newly formed team designed to improve executional rigor, reduce bottlenecks, and free up Field Marketing to focus on broader demand-generation and strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Event Planning & Logistics: Own end-to-end logistics for 1:many partner events (e.g., roadshows, training sessions, enablement summits). Coordinate venue selection, contracts, catering, A/V, and materials (in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats). Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely execution of deliverables. Create and maintain detailed project timelines and checklists in Smartsheet or other planning tools. Track RSVPs, manage attendee communications, and own onsite registration and follow-up processes. Ensure all event logistics are compliant with internal processes and brand standards. Financial & Operational Support: Partner with the Budget Administrator to initiate and track POs, process invoices, and monitor spend against budget. Ensure all contracts, SOWs, and vendor forms are completed and compliant. Maintain documentation and event-level financial records for audit-readiness. Enforce usage guidelines and proper classification for Partner-to activities. Ensure activities fall within approved Partner Management policy, with proper tracking and reporting. Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the go-to partner execution lead for PAMs for all 1:many To-Partner events. Work closely with Field Marketing to align on calendars, priorities, and partner expectations. Interface with Partner Marketing to ensure consistency of messaging and alignment with broader initiatives. Support timely updates in trackers, dashboards, and shared documentation for global visibility. Post-Event Reporting & Feedback: Gather partner feedback and event performance metrics. Assist with post-event surveys, attendance recaps, and learnings to improve future activations. Qualifications : 3-5 years of experience coordinating events, preferably in B2B or partner-facing environments. Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to navigate financial systems and tools (POs, contracts, budget tracking). Familiarity with budget tracking, financial systems and tools (POs, contracts) and working with procurement/finance teams. High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Experience working cross-functionally across marketing, finance, and operations teams. Self-starter with a customer-service mindset and a strong sense of accountability. Compensation: $30 - $38.73 per hour ID: 1451117

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