Manager, Event Special Projects & Sponsorships

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

THE ROLE

We are hiring a Manager, Event Special Projects & Sponsorships to serve as a cross-functional owner for complex, high-impact event initiatives across Deel’s global events organization.

This role is intentionally different from our regional field, partner, and strategic events roles. Rather than owning a defined event portfolio, this person will lead special projects that cut across teams, regions, and event types - including sporting sponsorships, premium hospitality programs, and ad hoc strategic initiatives that require centralized ownership.

Reporting directly into the Director, Events & Regional Field Marketing, this role acts as a force multiplier for the events team - stepping in where initiatives lack a clear owner, require senior coordination, or fall outside existing programs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

LEAD EVENT SPECIAL PROJECTS

- Own cross-functional event initiatives that do not sit within a single region, partner program, or experiential track

- Act as the accountable owner for high-complexity or net-new projects

- Drive alignment across Events, Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, and Leadership

- Take initiatives from concept to execution and retrospective

OWN SPORTING SPONSORSHIPS & PREMIUM PROGRAMS

- Lead Deel’s sporting event sponsorship initiatives, including:

- Sponsorship event strategy and activation planning

- Hospitality, suite, and VIP guest programs

- Executive and customer hosting

- Manage external partners including teams, leagues, venues, and agencies

- Ensure events align with brand, audience, and business objectives

SUPPORT THE GLOBAL EVENTS TEAM

- Partner with global and regional event leads to unblock initiatives that span teams or markets

- Step in as additional leadership support during high-stakes or time-sensitive moments

- Share best practices and learnings across the events organization

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES & EXPERIMENTATION

- Support ad hoc strategic initiatives tied to company priorities (e.g., new markets, executive programs, flagship moments)

- Pilot new formats or approaches that may later scale into formal programs

- Bring structure and accountability to initiatives that would otherwise remain fragmented

GOVERNANCE & MEASUREMENT

- Own budgets, contracts, and vendor management for assigned projects

- Define success metrics appropriate for sponsorships and special initiatives

- Capture insights and document learnings for future use

WHO YOU ARE

- 7-10+ years of experience in events, sports marketing, sponsorships, or experiential marketing

- Able to move fast, make decisions, and execute with urgency, especially on high-visibility initiatives with tight timelines

- Proven experience leading non-standard, high-profile initiatives

- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and influencing across teams without direct authority

- Experience working with senior stakeholders and executive audiences

- Strong project management and communication skills

- Calm, organized, and adaptable in fast-moving environments

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

As Deel’s global events portfolio grows, not every initiative fits neatly into an existing team or program. This role ensures those initiatives still have clear ownership, strategic direction, and operational excellence, while enabling the rest of the events organization to stay focused on their core mandates.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

- Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

- Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

- The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

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