Event Platform Owner

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly proactive and self-driven Events Platform Owner to independently manage our various event technology platforms. This role extends beyond just the technology, encompassing the interplay of people, processes, and data that support these platforms. It requires an understanding of data flows, strategic supplier relationship management, and careful consideration of financial implications. If you are a quick learner who thrives on taking initiative, adapting to change, and expertly managing expectations, this is the role for you.

What You'll Do:

• Cultivate Stakeholder Success: Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, understanding their diverse needs, managing expectations, and driving platform adoption through effective communication and change management.
• Drive Platform Strategy & Supplier Relations: Act as the primary liaison with our event platform suppliers, proactively influencing their roadmaps to meet Cisco's strategic priorities and stakeholder use cases. Manage supplier engagement, incident resolution, and enhancement backlogs, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
• Ensure Data Integrity & Integration: Become an expert in the data lifecycle of your assigned platforms, from generation and ownership to consumption and integration within the broader event technology ecosystem. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to champion and maintain robust data governance.

Who You Are:

• A true self-starter who takes ownership and can drive work efforts to completion with high degree of independence.
• Adept at managing complex stakeholder personas and expectations, building strong relationships.
• Solutions-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable pivoting quickly as priorities shift.
• Naturally curious, a quick learner, and eager to develop deep expertise in event technology and industry trends.
• Possess a strong understanding of data management principles and their impact on business outcomes.
• Experience in supplier management, program management, or event technology is a significant plus.