Senior Field Marketing Manager

Who We AreSpectro 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 TeamSpectro 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 doEvent Execution and Program OwnershipOwn end to end execution of company flagship events including KubeCon, reInvent, large trade shows, and executive programsTranslate the annual event strategy set by the Director into detailed activation plans, timelines, and checklistsBring tactical recommendations on activation formats, vendor selection, booth design, and onsite experienceOwn booth strategy, staffing plans, messaging, and onsite operationsTroubleshoot issues independently onsite, escalating only when a decision genuinely requires Director inputRepresent Spectro Cloud onsite with executives, customers, and partnersBudget ExecutionOwn event budget execution against the allocations set by the DirectorTrack spend, manage vendor contracts, and reconcile actuals against budgetFlag variances early with proposed adjustmentsDeliver clean post event ROI reporting on every programCross Functional CoordinationPartner with sales, partnerships, product marketing, and demand gen to execute against event goalsLead cross functional planning conversations, keep stakeholders informed proactively, and drive alignment without being askedCommunicate risks, blockers, and dependencies early with proposed solutionsOperate as a trusted execution partner to sales leaders in both commercial and public sector segmentsPipeline and Campaign SupportOwn event performance tracking and pipeline attribution reportingExecute pre event engagement campaigns and post event follow up in partnership with demand gen and salesTrack and report on lead volume, meeting outcomes, and pipeline created for every eventBring forward insights and tactical recommendations that shape future executionMinimum Qualifications5+ years of field marketing or event marketing experience in tech, preferably at a SaaS startup or high growth infrastructure companyProven track record executing flagship events end to endExperience managing event budget execution with clear ROI reportingDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot independently, make sound decisions under pressure, and take ownership of outcomesHighly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong project management skills across multiple simultaneous eventsExcellent written and verbal communication with the ability to influence stakeholders across sales, product marketing, and executive teamsProven ability to operate autonomously in a fast paced, high growth environment with shifting prioritiesComposed and solutions focused under pressure, including during live event executionDiscretion and sound judgment when handling internal information, personnel matters, and pre announcement contentWillingness to travel 30 to 40%, domestically and internationallyWorking experience in GSuite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail)Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA, Monday.com, or WrikeWorking knowledge of Salesforce (SFDC) or other CRM toolsExperience with marketing automation tools such as HubSpot or MarketoPreferred QualificationsExperience marketing to enterprise executives, platform engineering, DevOps, Kubernetes, or AI infrastructure audiencesExperience partnering with strategic technology partners (AMD, NVIDIA, AWS, or similar) on co marketing programsWhat Success Looks Like For First 6 MonthsOwns end to end execution of the flagship event calendar without needing daily directionExecutes cleanly against allocated budgets with accurate tracking, on time reconciliation, and clear ROI reportingTroubleshoots and resolves issues independently onsite, escalating only when a decision genuinely requires Director inputBecomes a trusted advisor by sales, product marketing, and executives as the reliable execution owner of our flagship momentsConsistently delivers events on time, on budget, and with measurable pipeline impactBrings tactical recommendations that improve how we activate at future eventsAdditional:The On-Target Earnings for this role is $150,000-180,000 (Base + Equity) + EquityComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees at 100%, with 90% coverage for dependents under the base plan12 paid holidays annuallyFlexible time-off policyCatered lunch for onsite daysThe Hiring ProcessAt 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 interviewHiring Manager interviewPeers and cross-functional interviewCultural fit interviewLocation: 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.