At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.
We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on Event Manager to join our team. The Event Manager will lead the planning and execution of key company events that engage employees, customers, investors, customers, and partners. This role combines strategic thinking with operational excellence to create experiences that reflect Skillsoft’s brand and drive business impact.
This person will manage a portfolio of programs that span internal and external audiences, collaborating across functions to align goals, content, and creative execution. The ideal candidate is a strong organizer, communicator, and collaborator who takes pride in delivering experiences that inspire, inform, and connect with people.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and oversee high-quality internal and external events that elevate Skillsoft’s brand and advance key business priorities.
- Partner cross-functionally with executives, marketing, and business leaders to translate goals into experiences that engage audiences and drive measurable impact.
- Manage timelines, budgets, and vendors to deliver polished, on-brand events from concept through execution.
- Collaborate with creative, content, and communications teams to align event messaging, visuals, and storytelling with broader brand strategy.
- Support executive visibility and thought leadership opportunities at key industry events and conferences.
- Track performance metrics, gather feedback, and continuously improve event programs for impact and efficiency.
Skills & Experience
- A well-rounded event professional with a mix of corporate and experiential marketing experience — ideally across internal programs, tradeshows, or customer events.
- Confident managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Skilled at influencing and collaborating across teams, from executives to creative partners.
- Calm under pressure, proactive in problem-solving, and always focused on the experience behind the logistics.
- 6–8+ years of relevant experience (corporate, B2B, or agency background preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Target base salary range for this job requisition is anticipated to be approximately $110,000- $125,000 annualized.
We also offer Enterprise benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
The company may modify salaries, salary ranges and/or Pay Plans from time to time as it deems necessary.
Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.
Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.
If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Skillsoft does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Skillsoft employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Skillsoft Employment Agency Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Skillsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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Skillsoft Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
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