Senior Field Marking Manager
Who We Are
Spectro Cloud helps platform teams and cloud providers modernize and manage infrastructure for the AI era without adding more tools or operational complexity.
With PaletteAI, enterprises, public sector organizations, neoclouds and sovereign clouds can build, govern and operate full-stack environments across VMs, Kubernetes, edge, regulated and air-gapped locations, and AI infrastructure. PaletteAI Launchpads help teams start quickly with urgent outcomes such as VMware migration, token cost control or edge modernization, then scale into enterprise-wide lifecycle management, governance and fleet operations on the same platform.
About The Team
Spectro Cloud is hiring a Senior Field Marketing Manager to own end to end execution of our global flagship events and public sector marketing programs.
This is a senior individual contributor role built for someone who can run large scale events, owns budget execution, and operates independently under pressure. You will take the strategic direction set by the Director of Field Marketing and turn it into flawless execution, bringing your own tactical judgment on activation, vendor mix, and onsite operations. You will be a trusted partner to sales, product marketing, and executive stakeholders, and you will represent Spectro Cloud onsite at our highest visibility moments of the year.
The right person for this role is calm under pressure, exercises sound judgment when plans change, troubleshoots independently, and takes accountability for outcomes. You know when to escalate and when to make the call yourself.
What You’ll do
Event Execution and Program Ownership
Own end to end execution of company flagship events including KubeCon, reInvent, large trade shows, and executive programs
Translate the annual event strategy set by the Director into detailed activation plans, timelines, and checklists
Bring tactical recommendations on activation formats, vendor selection, booth design, and onsite experience
Own booth strategy, staffing plans, messaging, and onsite operations
Troubleshoot issues independently onsite, escalating only when a decision genuinely requires Director input
Represent Spectro Cloud onsite with executives, customers, and partners
Budget Execution
Own event budget execution against the allocations set by the Director
Track spend, manage vendor contracts, and reconcile actuals against budget
Flag variances early with proposed adjustments
Deliver clean post event ROI reporting on every program
Cross Functional Coordination
Partner with sales, partnerships, product marketing, and demand gen to execute against event goals
Lead cross functional planning conversations, keep stakeholders informed proactively, and drive alignment without being asked
Communicate risks, blockers, and dependencies early with proposed solutions
Operate as a trusted execution partner to sales leaders in both commercial and public sector segments
Pipeline and Campaign Support
Own event performance tracking and pipeline attribution reporting
Execute pre event engagement campaigns and post event follow up in partnership with demand gen and sales
Track and report on lead volume, meeting outcomes, and pipeline created for every event
Bring forward insights and tactical recommendations that shape future execution
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of field marketing or event marketing experience in tech, preferably at a SaaS startup or high growth infrastructure company
Proven track record executing flagship events end to end
Experience managing event budget execution with clear ROI reporting
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot independently, make sound decisions under pressure, and take ownership of outcomes
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong project management skills across multiple simultaneous events
Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to influence stakeholders across sales, product marketing, and executive teams
Proven ability to operate autonomously in a fast paced, high growth environment with shifting priorities
Composed and solutions focused under pressure, including during live event execution
Discretion and sound judgment when handling internal information, personnel matters, and pre announcement content
Willingness to travel 30 to 40%, domestically and internationally
Working experience in GSuite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail)
Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA, Monday.com, or Wrike
Working knowledge of Salesforce (SFDC) or other CRM tools
Experience with marketing automation tools such as HubSpot or Marketo
Preferred Qualifications
Experience marketing to enterprise executives, platform engineering, DevOps, Kubernetes, or AI infrastructure audiences
Experience partnering with strategic technology partners (AMD, NVIDIA, AWS, or similar) on co marketing programs
What Success Looks Like For First 6 Months
Owns end to end execution of the flagship event calendar without needing daily direction
Executes cleanly against allocated budgets with accurate tracking, on time reconciliation, and clear ROI reporting
Troubleshoots and resolves issues independently onsite, escalating only when a decision genuinely requires Director input
Becomes a trusted advisor by sales, product marketing, and executives as the reliable execution owner of our flagship moments
Consistently delivers events on time, on budget, and with measurable pipeline impact
Brings tactical recommendations that improve how we activate at future events
Additional:
The On-Target Earnings for this role is $150,000-180,000 (Base + Equity) + Equity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees at 100%, with 90% coverage for dependents under the base plan
12 paid holidays annually
Flexible time-off policy
Catered lunch for onsite days
The Hiring Process
At Spectro Cloud, we highly value your time and dedication throughout the hiring process. Therefore, we aim to ensure that our interactions are efficient and focused on delivering value.
Our interview process typically comprises of three to four stages:
Screening interview
Hiring Manager interview
Peers and cross-functional interview
Cultural fit interview
Location: This position is based out of San Jose, CA, Austin, TX or Washington DC. We are open to considering Remote candidates as well within the U.S., with preference for those able to support Pacific Timezone working hours.
Visa Support: Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the country of work; the employer is unable to provide sponsorship for this opportunity at present or future.
- Department
- Marketing
- Locations
- San Jose, Austin, Washington DC
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Our Culture
Spectro Cloud is a fun, fast-paced place to work where you can make a big impact, every day. We recruit the best from all over the world, and we show up in all our diversity to collaborate and build something we’re all proud of. We’re passionate about innovation and helping our customers, and we’re ambitious about changing the industry. If you’re bored or frustrated by rigid corporate life, this is an opportunity to grow your skills, push boundaries and change the world.