Field Marketing Manager (Contract) at iru

About Iru Iru is the AI-powered security & IT platform used by the world’s fastest-growing companies to secure their users, apps, and devices. Built for the AI era, Iru unifies identity & access, endpoint security & management, and compliance automation—collapsing the stack and giving IT & security time and control back. Iru is backed by some of the smartest investors in tech—General Catalyst, Tiger Global, Felicis, Greycroft, and First Round Capital. In July 2024, Iru raised $100 million from General Catalyst, valuing the company at $850 million. Customers include Notion, Cursor, Lovable, Replit, and Mercor, and Iru partners with industry leaders such as ServiceNow and AWS. Iru was named to Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers 2025 list for employee engagement and satisfaction. The Opportunity Iru is looking for a contract Field Marketing Manager to lead the planning and execution of our event program across major conferences, mid-sized industry events, private invite-only events, and community meetups within the cybersecurity space. This role is highly hands-on and execution-focused, with meaningful ownership over how events are delivered on the ground. You’ll work closely with Iru’s marketing team while independently managing logistics, vendors, timelines, and on-site operations to ensure every event runs smoothly and reflects Iru’s brand. While execution is the primary focus, we value operators who bring strong judgment, surface opportunities for improvement, and contribute ideas that elevate the overall event experience. What You'll Do • Execute Iru’s event program across a mix of large-scale conferences, mid-tier industry events, private invite-only events, and community meetups • Manage large industry conferences where Iru sponsors and operates booths, supporting events with audiences of 50,000+ attendees • Oversee mid-sized conferences with streamlined booth builds, handling logistics, staffing coordination, and on-site execution • Plan and run private, invite-only events, including venue coordination, guest experience, AV, catering, and day-of logistics • Organize and support community-focused events and meetups aimed at cybersecurity professionals • Own all event logistics end-to-end, including vendor coordination, contracts, timelines, budgets, shipping, travel, and production details • Coordinate closely with internal marketing and sales teams to ensure booths, demos, staffing, and materials are executed as planned • Coordinate public relations and speaking logistics around events, including working with Iru’s PR agency to schedule media and analyst briefings, and managing speaker submissions and logistics for Iru presenters at conferences • Plan and manage event swag and physical materials, working with vendors to ensure quality, timelines, and alignment with Iru’s brand • Manage large-scale event setup, breakdown, and day-of operations with attention to detail and professionalism What You'll Bring • 5+ years of experience executing B2B events, ideally in cybersecurity, enterprise SaaS, or technical B2B environments • Proven experience running large conferences, field events, private invite-only events, and meetups as the primary execution owner • Deep hands-on experience with event logistics, vendors, booth builds, shipping, AV, catering, and on-site operations • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage many moving parts simultaneously • Experience working cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and partner teams • Comfort managing budgets, invoices, and vendor negotiations • Highly organized, proactive, and reliable with strong follow-through • Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments with evolving needs Contract Details • The contract will initially be around 4-6 months long; part time support may be needed further in the future based on business needs and mutual fit • Location is flexible - travel will be required for select priority events only. Most events are supported by experienced on-site teams, with in-person attendance required for two major conferences (currently two key events on West Coast, including one in late March) Benefits & Perks Competitive salary Hybrid work environment (3 days in office per week)  100% individual and dependent medical + dental + vision coverage 401(K) with a 4% company match 20 days PTO Iru Wellness Week the first week in July Equity for full-time employees In-office lunch stipend provided Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents Paid Family and Medical Leave Modern Health mental health benefits for individuals and dependents Fertility benefits Working Advantage employee discounts Onsite fitness center Free parking Exciting opportunities for career growth We are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast-growing market, and are proud of the high-performing team we have brought together so far. If you’re someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you. At Iru, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences. Iru is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law. #LI-Hybrid