Director of Marketing and Strategic Events

Job overview

The Director of Marketing and Strategic Events role is onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. The director is part of Hanger’s Marketing team and reports to the CMO, leading events that support brand awareness, partner relationships, and business objectives. The role sets strategy and oversees delivery for Hanger LIVE and the Global Partners Summit. By leading event teams, communications, partner engagement, and cross-functional execution, the director helps align these events with Hanger’s brand and growth priorities.

What you'll do

• Lead cross-functional planning and execution for Hanger LIVE
• set multi-year strategy for Hanger LIVE and the Global Partners Summit
• oversee event planning, budgets, onsite delivery, and post-event analysis
• establish scalable event processes and standards
• present strategy and performance to senior leadership
• lead integrated communications and on-brand storytelling
• manage partner engagement across the event lifecycle
• lead and develop four National Events Specialists
• coordinate with marketing and communications leaders
• manage agencies, production partners, and vendors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of marketing and strategic events

austin tx

hanger

hanger live

global partners summit

event strategy

strategic events

partner engagement

integrated communications

brand marketing

team leadership

vendor management

cmo reporting

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 8–12 years of progressive marketing and communications experience, including event strategy and execution, with at least three years in a senior or director-level role. Experience leading large-scale global or flagship events and working with C-suite stakeholders is required.

About the employer

Hanger, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Marketing Consulting Services. Sector: 54.