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Come join the company at the center of how the world adopts AI securely. Cyera’s mission is to give enterprises the confidence to embrace AI safely — deciding exactly what it can see and do as it reaches deeper into the business. We started by solving the hardest problem in data security: finding and securing data faster and more precisely than anyone thought possible. That foundation is now the essential AI trust infrastructure for the Fortune 1000. We’re hiring mission-driven talent to put those leaders at the center of our story.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Cyera U.S. Inc. is looking for a full-time Head of Global Events And Executive Programs in New York, NY 10018.
Responsibilities:
- Integrating brand positioning, executive engagement business pipeline acceleration by designing and implementing global events strategy – this involves raising brand and product awareness through experiential marketing activities thus analyzing industry trends and reports to forecast and plan activations and experiences accordingly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize advanced data analytics and market intelligence to optimize event ROI, customer acquisition, and retention outcomes – this involves working with different departments from product, engineering, sales to determine event objectives, product launch announcement and use the event as a platform to reach departmental targets.
- Align cross-functional teams (executive, sales, marketing) through high-level strategic planning, requiring expert communication and leadership capabilities – this involves cross functionality with the sales team to determine revenue goals and develop commercial and business plans factoring in contributions from global events to sales growth and targets. Direct the conception, planning, and execution of large-scale international programs and events such as RSA, Black Hat, Gartner Symposium, and Cyera’s proprietary DataSec Conference – This involves managing overall execution of strategic events from concept to strategy creation to planning and execution. This will elevate event posture in industry, proprietary and internal events.
- Manage brand storytelling, vendor ecosystems, production logistics with precision across multiple geographies and cultural contexts – this involves shaping and controlling brand narrative and developing a consistent brand identity tied to brand equity, positioning, and integrated marketing communications.
- Apply specialized operational frameworks and event technologies (CRM, ABM, MarTech integrations) to ensure consistency and scalability.
- Develop elite-tier executive programs designed to enhance marketing outcomes— including customer advisory boards, innovation summits, and executive briefings — that showcase Cyera’s leadership in data security focusing – this will highlight Cyera’s positioning and values and create connections and brand equity building.
- Establish event governance models, standardized processes, and KPIs leveraging data-driven insights and best-in-class methodologies – this involves creating a consistent, scalable framework that improves brand experience and message alignment across all events through standardized processes and governance.
- Leveraging data-driven KPIs enables marketers to measure event performance, optimize audience engagement, and demonstrate clear ROI tied to broader marketing objectives.
- Ensure compliance with international event regulations, corporate policies, and cross-border operational standards.
- Partner directly with C-suite executives to create bespoke experiences that advance strategic partnerships and thought leadership.
- Build long-term frameworks for executive relationship management and measurable business influence.
- Recruit, mentor, and manage a global team of professionals to be engaged in event management for business development activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or Event Management or closely relevant business specialty. Foreign equivalent of degree accepted. Will accept a single degree or a combination of degrees and/or diplomas determined to be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s by a qualified evaluation service.
- 10 years of experience in job offered or related occupation/role in global B-2B event marketing with specific expertise in cybersecurity, SaaS or enterprise technology sectors.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
This compensation range represents Cyera’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting, and Cyera may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. The final salary for this position will be determined in Cyera’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law, and based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the employee’s work experience, skills, and qualifications for the role, as well as the needs of Cyera’s business and other operational considerations.
Final compensation will vary based on seniority and relevance of experience, location, and position requirements.
This role may be eligible for potential merit increases based on factors such as individual or company performance, time in role, and other discretionary factors.
BENEFITS - Why Cyera?
- Ability to work remotely, with office setup reimbursement
- Competitive salary
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid holidays and sick time
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life, short and long-term disability insurance
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 40 Hours per week, Mon-Fri. Position is 100% remote – telecommuting allowed from any U.S. states. Up to -15% domestic travel, 5% international travel involved to attend company events and conferences at various unanticipated location in the U.S. and overseas. Annual salary range -$246,438 - $310,000. Company offers remote office set-up reimbursement, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and sick time, health, vision and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, bonus and stock options. Email resumes to: talent-acquisition-team@cyera.io
WHO WE ARE
Come join the company at the center of how the world adopts AI securely. Cyera’s mission is to give enterprises the confidence to embrace AI safely — deciding exactly what it can see and do as it reaches deeper into the business. We started by solving the hardest problem in data security: finding and securing data faster and more precisely than anyone thought possible. That foundation is now the essential AI trust infrastructure for the Fortune 1000. We’re hiring mission-driven talent to put those leaders at the center of our story.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Cyera U.S. Inc. is looking for a full-time Head of Global Events And Executive Programs in New York, NY 10018.
Responsibilities:
- Integrating brand positioning, executive engagement business pipeline acceleration by designing and implementing global events strategy – this involves raising brand and product awareness through experiential marketing activities thus analyzing industry trends and reports to forecast and plan activations and experiences accordingly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize advanced data analytics and market intelligence to optimize event ROI, customer acquisition, and retention outcomes – this involves working with different departments from product, engineering, sales to determine event objectives, product launch announcement and use the event as a platform to reach departmental targets.
- Align cross-functional teams (executive, sales, marketing) through high-level strategic planning, requiring expert communication and leadership capabilities – this involves cross functionality with the sales team to determine revenue goals and develop commercial and business plans factoring in contributions from global events to sales growth and targets. Direct the conception, planning, and execution of large-scale international programs and events such as RSA, Black Hat, Gartner Symposium, and Cyera’s proprietary DataSec Conference – This involves managing overall execution of strategic events from concept to strategy creation to planning and execution. This will elevate event posture in industry, proprietary and internal events.
- Manage brand storytelling, vendor ecosystems, production logistics with precision across multiple geographies and cultural contexts – this involves shaping and controlling brand narrative and developing a consistent brand identity tied to brand equity, positioning, and integrated marketing communications.
- Apply specialized operational frameworks and event technologies (CRM, ABM, MarTech integrations) to ensure consistency and scalability.
- Develop elite-tier executive programs designed to enhance marketing outcomes— including customer advisory boards, innovation summits, and executive briefings — that showcase Cyera’s leadership in data security focusing – this will highlight Cyera’s positioning and values and create connections and brand equity building.
- Establish event governance models, standardized processes, and KPIs leveraging data-driven insights and best-in-class methodologies – this involves creating a consistent, scalable framework that improves brand experience and message alignment across all events through standardized processes and governance.
- Leveraging data-driven KPIs enables marketers to measure event performance, optimize audience engagement, and demonstrate clear ROI tied to broader marketing objectives.
- Ensure compliance with international event regulations, corporate policies, and cross-border operational standards.
- Partner directly with C-suite executives to create bespoke experiences that advance strategic partnerships and thought leadership.
- Build long-term frameworks for executive relationship management and measurable business influence.
- Recruit, mentor, and manage a global team of professionals to be engaged in event management for business development activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or Event Management or closely relevant business specialty. Foreign equivalent of degree accepted. Will accept a single degree or a combination of degrees and/or diplomas determined to be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s by a qualified evaluation service.
- 10 years of experience in job offered or related occupation/role in global B-2B event marketing with specific expertise in cybersecurity, SaaS or enterprise technology sectors.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
This compensation range represents Cyera’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting, and Cyera may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. The final salary for this position will be determined in Cyera’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law, and based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the employee’s work experience, skills, and qualifications for the role, as well as the needs of Cyera’s business and other operational considerations.
Final compensation will vary based on seniority and relevance of experience, location, and position requirements.
This role may be eligible for potential merit increases based on factors such as individual or company performance, time in role, and other discretionary factors.
BENEFITS - Why Cyera?
- Ability to work remotely, with office setup reimbursement
- Competitive salary
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid holidays and sick time
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life, short and long-term disability insurance
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 40 Hours per week, Mon-Fri. Position is 100% remote – telecommuting allowed from any U.S. states. Up to -15% domestic travel, 5% international travel involved to attend company events and conferences at various unanticipated location in the U.S. and overseas. Annual salary range -$246,438 - $310,000. Company offers remote office set-up reimbursement, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and sick time, health, vision and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, bonus and stock options. Email resumes to: talent-acquisition-team@cyera.io
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Head of Programs
Map your degree to program management duties
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to the Head of Programs duties the employer describes. Pull the O*NET profile for Program Directors to identify degree-linked tasks you can document in your resume and offer letter.
Verify the LCA covers every worksite
If your programs run across multiple office locations or partner sites, each worksite needs its own certified LCA before you work there. Confirm with the employer before accepting an offer that the LCA reflects every location you'll work from.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search Head of Programs roles at employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history, so you're applying to organizations that have already navigated the filing process rather than pitching sponsorship from scratch.
Request prevailing wage documentation before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the role's SOC code and worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your city before your offer conversation so you know the wage floor the LCA will certify.
Build your credential file before the H-1B petition
Gather official transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations if your credential is from outside the U.S., and documentation of any specialized training. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence on degree-to-role fit for program management positions.
Understand the cap and plan your start date
H-1B is subject to an annual cap and a selection process whose rules have changed recently. Work with your employer to file as early as the filing window opens, since your status is granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum.
H-1B Visa Head of Programs: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Programs role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, when the employer structures the position around duties that normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field such as public policy, education administration, nonprofit management, or organizational development. The employer documents this in the I-129 petition. Roles framed around generalist coordination without a degree requirement may not qualify, so the job description language matters significantly.
Which degree fields does USCIS typically accept for a Head of Programs petition?
USCIS looks for a direct and logical connection between the degree field and the program duties. Public policy, education, social work, public health, nonprofit management, international development, and related fields are commonly accepted. A business administration or management degree can support the petition if the employer's programs are commercially or operationally focused. Unrelated fields create Request for Evidence risk.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Head of Programs roles?
Search for Head of Programs positions on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history by role type. Focusing on organizations that have already filed for similar positions saves time and reduces the risk of engaging employers who have never navigated the sponsorship process for program leadership roles.
What happens to my H-1B status if the program I lead loses funding or is restructured?
Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and position described in the approved I-129 petition. If your role changes materially, the employer must file an amended petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your position is eliminated entirely, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S.
Can my employer file the LCA for a Head of Programs role that involves travel to multiple program sites?
Yes, but each worksite where you work for more than 40 hours in a 30-day period needs its own certified LCA reflecting the prevailing wage for that location. Short-term placements under that threshold follow different rules. Confirm with your employer that the LCA filing accounts for all regular worksites before you accept and sign the offer.