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Senior Manager, Events

Prophix
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Contract
12,000,000 – 14,500,000 / year
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Full Description

See What You Can Do With Prophix

Prophix helps finance teams experience finance in the age of autonomy through Prophix One™, our Financial Performance Platform. We bring planning, reporting, and automation together so people can focus on higher-value work instead of administrative tasks. As we expand our AI-enabled capabilities, you'll join a team focused on practical innovation, where modern tools support efficiency and people remain fully responsible for meaningful outcomes.

We're headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area, with teams and offices across North America, Europe, and Australia.

As Senior Manager, Events at Prophix, you will own the strategy, planning, and execution of our most important customer and market-facing events — including our annual Prophix User Conference, global tradeshows, and a growing portfolio of live, hybrid, and virtual experiences. You will collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Product, Finance, and our Executive team, as well as external agencies and vendors, to design events that drive pipeline, deepen customer relationships, and elevate the Prophix brand. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution — you'll set the annual events roadmap, manage budgets and vendors, and measure success through pipeline influence and ROI. The ideal candidate brings a sharp strategic mindset, strong global event experience, and a passion for creating exceptional attendee experiences at scale.

Requirements

What You Will Do

* Lead the end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution of the annual Prophix User Conference, including venue sourcing, contract negotiation, logistics, sponsorship, registration, agenda development, and on-site management

* Own the global tradeshow and industry events calendar, researching and selecting events that maximize brand visibility, lead generation, and pipeline contribution

* Develop and manage detailed critical paths, runs of show, briefing documents, and post-event debriefs to ensure flawless execution across all events

* Partner with Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Product, and Executive stakeholders to align event strategy with business priorities and revenue goals

* Establish, monitor, and report on the annual events budget, identifying efficiencies and reconciling final accounting with Finance

* Track and report on key event metrics including attendance, qualified leads, pipeline influence, and post-event conversion in partnership with Sales

* Manage and develop one direct report, and coordinate external agencies, vendors, and event staff, overseeing contracts, deliverables, and performance

* Drive continuous innovation across event formats and experiences, leveraging AI tools and emerging technology to improve speed, efficiency, and attendee engagement

What You Will Bring

If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. At Prophix, curiosity, adaptability, and diverse perspectives matter. Your experience may be exactly what we need.

Required Qualifications

* 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate event planning, including large-scale conferences, tradeshows, and industry events across live, hybrid, and virtual formats

* Demonstrated ability to build and manage an annual events strategy with measurable pipeline influence and ROI outcomes

* Experience managing large event budgets, including vendor negotiation, invoice reconciliation, and cost optimization

* Experience managing or mentoring team members, as well as coordinating external agencies and vendors

* Proficiency in Salesforce, Eloqua, and Microsoft Office; comfortable adopting project management tools and AI-powered solutions to drive efficiency

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills — written, verbal, and in-person — with a high degree of professionalism

* Ability to think strategically while maintaining sharp attention to execution detail

* Must be legally entitled to work in the country where the role is located

* Must be able to travel domestically and internationally (minimum 25% annually) with a valid passport

* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

* Ability to learn new tools and adapt as technology evolves

* Curiosity and openness to exploring new approaches

* Collaborative mindset when working with teams and technology

Preferred Qualifications

* Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation

* Experience in B2B SaaS or technology industry events

* Familiarity with event management platforms such as Cvent, Bizzabo, or similar

* Experience building and scaling event programs in a high-growth company environment

Benefits

What Success Looks Like

* 30 days: You understand our tools, product, and people

* Within 90 days: You work independently on meaningful tasks

* Within 6 months: You contribute ideas, improvements, and measurable impact

Why Join Prophix?

Prophix builds technology that helps organizations plan smarter and automate manual work through Prophix One™, our Financial Performance Platform. You will work with colleagues across regions, contribute to a platform used globally, and grow your skills through hands-on experience and AI-enabled workflows. We offer flexibility depending on team needs and employee location, and our work is grounded in our values: Pursue Excellence, Build with Purpose, Create Wins for All, and Drive Continuous Innovation.

What's Included for You?

* Employer-supported medical, dental, and vision coverage

* Company-paid disability, life insurance, and AD&D

* 401(k) plan with employer matching

* Parental leave top-up

* Annual wellness allowance

* Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and personal development days

* Social events, team activities, and opportunities to connect

* Opportunities to get involved in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives

* Quarterly Town Halls and Kickoffs that bring teams together to celebrate wins, share updates, and look ahead at what's next

Compensation

The total target compensation for this role is $120,000 to $145,000 CAD, in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws in Canada and the United States. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity.

Apply Now!

If this feels like the right environment for you, we'd love to meet you and help you build your career as a Phixer!

Accessibility & AI Transparency

Prophix promotes an accessible hiring process. If you need accommodation at any stage, we'll work with you. Some interviews may be recorded so our hiring team can review and assess responses fairly and consistently. As part of our commitment to Responsible AI, we use a small number of AI-supported tools to help with tasks like resume review, shortlisting, or creating interview summaries. AI is never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions, and your personal data is never used to train AI models. If you'd prefer not to take part in any AI-assisted step, just let us know and we'll be happy to accommodate.

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