Events Program Manager (Maternity Leave Replacement - 8 months )

Ready to bring events to life that truly matter?

Looking to turn ideas into unforgettable experiences?

Step in as our Events Program Manager

We're looking for an experienced Events Program Manager to step in during maternity leave and keep our employee experience events running smoothly and professionally. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role, centered on planning and delivering meaningful internal experiences for employees.

Partner with the best

In this role, you'll take ownership of employee-facing events. Managing vendors, timelines, budgets, and internal stakeholders - ensuring continuity, quality, and a great employee experience from day one.

As an Events Program Manager, you will be responsible for:

Owning the end-to-end execution of employee experience events (onsite & hybrid)
Planning and delivering recurring employee programs and community initiatives (Breakfast Clubs, lectures, happy hours, internal initiatives)
Managing vendors: venues, catering, speakers, and suppliers
Coordinating logistics: schedules, invitations, registrations, setup, and on-site flow
Partnering closely with leadership, HR, and external vendors
Working closely with the company's social media agency to support internal event-related content and visibility
Maintaining a consistent tone and high-quality experience across all events
Stepping into ongoing projects and keeping them moving without disruption

Managing budgets, POs, and invoices.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role, you will:

Have 2-4 years of experience in events, employee experience, or similar roles in program management
Have proven ability to run events independently end-to-end
Demonstrate good organizational, multitasking, detail-oriented, practical, and calm under pressure skills
Be comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines
Have excellent English skills, written and verbal (must)

Build your career at Akamai

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.

With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.

Learn more

Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.