Director, Global Events

Zscaler

2d•Remote

About The Position

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. We are looking for a Director, Global Events to join our Marketing team. This is a fully remote role for candidates based in the United States, reporting to the Sr. Director, Global Events. The Director of Global Events will architect and lead corporate programs that elevate our global event strategy. As a key people leader, you will be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of internal company events, industry conferences, and proprietary global flagship events. You will specialize in Customer programs, Sales Kickoffs, and high-impact sales incentive travel that drives brand affinity and measurable ROI. We expect this leader to execute against aggressive goals and multi-million dollar budgets, ensuring every touchpoint contributes to global sales growth and a best-in-class attendee experience.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in event management, specifically leading large-scale global events, Sales Kickoffs, and President’s Clubs
5+ years of people management experience with a proven track record of partnering with C-suite executives
Demonstrated experience managing and forecasting complex budgets exceeding $10M
Deep expertise in end-to-end event logistics, vendor negotiation, and integrating demand generation strategies
Proven ability to align event goals with broader product, sales, and marketing business objectives

Nice To Haves

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation
Experience producing multi-regional events in a high-growth technology environment
A passion for creating memorable, brand-defining experiences

Responsibilities

Develop and implement event programs that align with our go-to-market strategy and provide a best-in-class attendee experience
Collaborate with cross-functional and regional sales enablement teams (AMS, EMEA, APJ) to ensure cohesive global messaging while maintaining local market relevance
Lead and mentor a matrixed team of event professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration
Oversee multi-million dollar event budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure seamless delivery and high-quality execution
Leverage data and analytics to measure event success, calculate ROI, and inform future global strategies