Senior Events Manager, North America - Global Events

About IonQ: IonQ, Inc . [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance . Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before. Location: This is a remote position; the ideal candidate is located on the East Coast of the USA near the IonQ College Park, MD Offices. Travel: Up to 40% Domestic & International Job ID: 1581 The Role: IonQ is seeking a Senior Event Manager to drive the execution and operational success of our global event portfolio, with a focus on our North American events. This role is designed for a high-autonomy professional who balances logistical execution with a sales-driven mindset. You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of our presence at major industry tradeshows, executive roundtables, and corporate activations. The ideal candidate is a "builder" who can manage complex projects from start to finish, ensuring our events serve as high-performance engines for sales pipeline acceleration and brand visibility. Responsibilities : Event Execution & Logistics: Lead the end-to-end planning and onsite management of B2B tradeshows, VIP experiences, and corporate milestones. Oversee booth design, vendor contracts, and technical requirements to ensure a premium brand presence. Pipeline Integration: Partner closely with Go-To-Market (GTM) and Field Marketing teams to ensure events are optimized for lead generation. Implement strategies that transform event interactions into qualified sales opportunities. Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the primary project lead across GTM, PR, and Engineering teams. Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on objectives, messaging, and onsite responsibilities. Operational Process: Implement and maintain event playbooks and lead-management workflows. Manage pre- and post-event activations (emails, meeting scheduling, and data entry) to ensure seamless lead hand-off. Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare detailed executive briefings and post-event reports that analyze performance, budget spend, and ROI metrics for internal leadership. Budget & Vendor Management: Manage event-specific budgets and global vendor networks, ensuring all activations are delivered on time and within financial parameters. Requirements: Experience: 6+ years of professional experience in event marketing, field marketing, or corporate events within the high-tech B2B sector. Must have experience with large trade shows. Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, scaling environment. Analytical Skills: Experience tracking event performance metrics and distilling data into actionable insights for the business. Communication: Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate technical requirements clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approx. 30–40%) to lead onsite execution. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in quantum computing, semiconductors, or similarly complex deep-tech industries