[Remote] Executive Engagement Manager at Chainguard

United States

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Requirements

5+ years of experience in executive engagement or field marketing — ideally in software or cybersecurity
Proven success engaging CxO-level stakeholders and coordinating complex, multi-threaded relationships
Strong project management skills with an ability to execute flawlessly under pressure
Experience developing event briefings, playbooks, and stakeholder communication materials
Clear communicator, strategic thinker, and relationship-builder
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment
Base Salary Range$140,000 - $165,000 USD
Flexible & Remote-First Culture benefits (phone and internet costs, coworking spaces, etc.)

Responsibilities

Own and drive the strategic vision and teams for the Executive Engagement portfolio
Lead ideation, planning, production, and execution of all event programs
Plan and execute executive engagements at major industry events and own Assemble, RSA, and KubeCon events
Partner closely with Chainguard’s Executives 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

Skills

Chainguard

Supply chain risk management and audits

About Chainguard

Chainguard specializes in managing risks in supply chains, particularly for businesses that rely on software. They conduct audits to identify risks and provide detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. Their unique offering includes a curated base container image distro, which helps businesses transition to secure software environments. Chainguard also provides supply chain observability services, allowing companies to track their software's origins and dependencies.

Kirkland, WashingtonHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$249MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Equity/stock options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Home Office Stipend

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from other cybersecurity startups in the Seattle area.

Potential overvaluation risk with Chainguard's rapid valuation increase to $1.12 billion.

Rapid product expansion may lead to execution challenges for Chainguard.

Differentiation

Chainguard Images have 97.6% fewer vulnerabilities than industry alternatives.

The company offers a curated base container image distro for secure software supply chains.

Chainguard provides detailed audits and reports for supply chain risk management.

Upsides

Chainguard raised $140 million in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.

Increased demand for secure container images aligns with Chainguard's core offerings.

Rising adoption of AI frameworks supports Chainguard's new CPU/GPU containers.

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