About the RoleWe're seeking a strategic and highly organized Executive Engagement Manager to lead Chainguard’s executive programs and high-impact initiatives targeting CxO stakeholders. This person will be at the center of how we connect with senior leaders across our customer, partner, and investor ecosystem — building trust, accelerating deals, and driving long-term relationships.

Own and drive the strategic vision and teams for the Executive Engagement portfolio, including but not limited to Executive Programs, C-Suite roadshows, and engagement at industry events. Lead ideation, planning, production, and execution of all event programs.
Plan and execute executive engagements at major industry events and our own events like Assemble, RSA, and KubeCon, including meeting coordination, logistics, and post-event follow-up to drive pipeline and relationships.
Partner closely with Chainguard’s Executive Leadership to ensure cross-functional alignment on program goals and key metrics.
Build and manage a structured program to leverage Chainguard’s investor network for warm introductions and referrals into their portfolio companies.
Create executive playbooks and briefing materials to equip internal teams with clear objectives, context, and processes for senior-level engagements.
Manage stakeholder communications across the organization, including executive expectation setting and briefings on program strategy and execution.
Develop strong relationships with internal sales & executive leaders and teams to deliver on content strategy, attendance, and pipeline goals.
Track ROI, engagement, and audience feedback to measure results, assess opportunities for improvement, and optimize future events.

5+ years of experience in executive engagement or field marketing — ideally in software or related industry.

Executive Engagement Manager