Director, Global Events Program

IonQ•College Park, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. We are seeking an experienced Director of Global Events to lead the strategy and execution of a world-class events program that drives pipeline, accelerates strategic deals, and strengthens executive relationships with customers and partners worldwide. This leader will design and scale an integrated global events portfolio spanning flagship company events, industry conferences, executive programs, field events, and account-based experiences, all aligned to our company’s sales motions, product launches, and market expansion priorities. The ideal candidate understands that modern events are not standalone marketing moments, but instead precision GTM instruments that activate target accounts, support complex sales cycles, and create memorable experiences that move deals forward. This role sits at the center of marketing and revenue teams, partnering closely with Sales, Product Marketing, Field Marketing, and Executive Leadership to ensure events become one of the company’s most powerful revenue engines.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in global events, experiential marketing, or field marketing in a high-tech or enterprise technology environment
Proven track record of designing events that drive measurable pipeline and revenue impact
Experience leading large-scale flagship events and strategic industry activations
Strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles and account-based marketing strategies
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Sales, Product Marketing, and executive leadership
Experience managing global teams, agencies, and complex event logistics
Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive-presence skills
Demonstrated ability to align diverse stakeholders across product, marketing, and sales organizations.
Exceptional program management and organizational leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where strategy and execution evolve rapidly.
Strategic thinker who remains hands-on in high-growth, high-complexity environments.
Brings a mindset that is curious, analytical, customer-obsessed, commercially minded…and energized by ambiguity in early or fast-evolving markets.
Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of balancing long-term strategy with near-term execution demands.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the global events strategy, ensuring all events directly support revenue goals, strategic accounts, and key market priorities.
Design an integrated events portfolio spanning flagship events, industry conferences, executive engagements, partner programs, and ABM experiences.
Align event investments to pipeline generation, deal acceleration, customer expansion, and strategic market positioning.
Build a scalable global events framework that can support rapid company growth and expanding international markets.
Partner with Sales leadership to align events to priority accounts, target industries, and strategic opportunities.
Design event engagement models that help sales teams create meaningful interactions with decision makers and influencers.
Lead the development and execution of global flagship events that establish the company as a category leader.
Partner with product marketing to ensure flagship events serve as major narrative moments for the company’s platform vision and roadmap.
Define the company’s presence at global industry conferences and strategic market events.
Continuously evaluate the industry event landscape to ensure the company invests in the highest-ROI events for reaching target buyers.
Build curated executive programs and VIP experiences that deepen relationships with top customers, partners, and prospects.
Partner with account teams to design custom events and workshops for strategic accounts.
Enable executives to effectively engage customers through structured experiences such as: C-suite roundtables, strategic advisory councils, innovation briefings, and private product demonstrations
Collaborate with ABM and field marketing teams to create account-specific event strategies that engage key buying committees.
Design bespoke experiences such as: invitation-only dinners, innovation labs, industry-focused workshops, executive retreats
Establish clear frameworks for measuring event impact; implement data-driven approaches to optimize event strategy and investment allocation.
Build and lead a high-performing global events team responsible for planning and executing programs across regions.
Partner with regional marketing leaders to ensure global consistency while enabling local market relevance.
Manage external agencies, vendors, and production partners to deliver world-class event experiences at scale.

Benefits

Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!

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