Director, Global Events & Partnership Marketing

What You'll Do:

CoreWeave is seeking a Director of Global Events & Partnerships Marketing to architect and execute a high‑impact event portfolio and partnership strategy worldwide. As an individual contributor, you will personally own the concept‑through‑execution delivery for live, virtual, and hybrid experiences - across conferences, third party, proprietary and sports events. With the objectives of brand awareness, product success stories and most importantly, transforming each touch point into a pipeline‑generating vehicle that accelerates potential revenue. Partnering with Sales, Product, and Executive Leadership, you will negotiate event partnerships, manage multimillion‑dollar activation spend, and shepherd cross‑functional teams to deliver best‑in‑class experiences on time and on budget.

About The Role:

Global Event Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Design and lead CoreWeave’s global Tier 1 & Tier 2 events calendar (30+ annual events), including industry conferences, summits, third-party activations, and strategic field marketing initiatives.
• Own the launch of CoreWeave’s flagship global conference with the goal of driving brand authority, executive engagement, and measurable pipeline growth.

End‑to‑End Production 

• Oversee the full lifecycle of event planning—from creative concepting and thematic development to production and content alignment—ensuring consistent storytelling and exceptional execution.
• Align each event with business objectives, ensuring audience-specific messaging, optimal brand presence, and a cohesive attendee experience

Strategic Partnerships & Industry Positioning

• Identify and negotiate high-impact event partnerships that elevate CoreWeave’s brand across U.S. and EMEA markets, with a focus on executive speaking opportunities, custom activations, and curated thought leadership.

Executive Content & Brand Narrative

• Lead the development of speaker content, presentations, on-site demos, and tailored customer success stories that amplify CoreWeave’s value proposition to diverse audiences.
• Partner with Sales, Product Marketing, and the Executive team to ensure consistent messaging and relevance by region, audience, and persona.

Hybrid & Virtual Innovation 

• Lead innovation in hybrid and virtual event formats to extend global reach while optimizing spend.
• Stay ahead of event tech and activation trends to ensure CoreWeave remains a market leader in experiential marketing.

Cross‑Functional Alignment & Enablement

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to align event goals with GTM priorities, product launches, and pipeline objectives.
• Act as the point of integration for Marketing Development Funds (MDF), helping optimize ROI and strategic use of co-marketing opportunities.

Vendor & Agency Management 

• Source, contract, and manage best-in-class vendors and agencies across creative, production, and event technologies.
• Establish SLAs, manage budgets, and drive operational excellence at scale.

Performance Measurement & Analytics

• Define and track KPIs across the full event lifecycle; partner with Marketing Ops to build real-time dashboards for post-event reporting and insights.
• Apply a test-and-learn mindset to optimize future events based on data and business outcomes.

Who You Are: 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in global event marketing, production, and sponsorships within high‑growth B2B tech environments.
• Proven track record managing multi‑million‑dollar budgets and executing events across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
• Expertise negotiating complex partnership deals and fostering long‑term partner relationships.
• Demonstrated success leading hybrid/virtual event transformations and leveraging digital platforms for engagement.
• Exceptional project management and cross‑functional leadership skills, with ability to collaborate directly with C‑suite executives.
• Data‑driven mindset; comfortable with KPIs, ROI modeling, and marketing automation/CRM integrations (e.g., HubSpot, Marketo, Salesforce).
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; adept at storytelling and brand activation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field; MBA or event management certification a plus. 

Wondering if you’re a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk. 

• You love to execute high-visibility initiatives
• You’re curious about marketing AI Infrastructure
• You’re an expert in strategic partnerships and executive engagement

Why CoreWeave?

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast!  We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values: 

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us! 

The base salary range for this role is $165,000 to $242,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).