Hybrid Japan Events Manager – Contract

at GreenLight.ai

• Job title: Japan Events Manager – Contract
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tokyo, Japan

About the role

• Events Manager for OpenAI delivering dynamic experiences across Japan and APAC. Leading complex events with a focus on innovation and cultural relevance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver OpenAI’s regional events programs and execution across Japan and APAC, delivering immersive, high-impact experiences.
• Design and produce events that translate OpenAI’s complex, cutting-edge AI technology into locally relevant, globally consistent programming.
• Partner closely with OpenAI’s global Marketing, Sales, Product, Policy, and Communications teams to align events with program goals and core narratives.
• Own the full event lifecycle, including concept development, budgeting, vendor management, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Drive creative innovation across all OpenAI event touchpoints, ensuring experiences are bold, seamless, and differentiated.
• Measure event performance and apply insights to continuously improve quality and impact.
• Manage high-stakes events involving OpenAI senior executives, enterprise partners, developers, policymakers, and media.

Requirements

• Have 7+ years of experience leading complex, high-profile events at a global company
• Are fluent in English, with proficiency in Korean considered a strong advantage.
• Bring deep understanding of regional cultural nuances and audience expectations.
• Are energized by creating original, first-of-their-kind experiences.
• Can manage multiple, concurrent projects across different business functions with confidence and clarity.
• Can prioritize and make smart trade-offs within a defined program scope as business needs evolve.
• Possess a network of vendors and production partners across the region.
• Demonstrate strong financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, procurement, and multi-market payment and tax considerations.
• Are experienced working with cross functional leaderships and stakeholders.
• Communicate with confidence, clarity, and cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Remain grounded and decisive amid ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Bring a proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Have a strong interest in artificial intelligence and OpenAI’s global impact.

Benefits

• Candidates must be able to work from the office at least three days per week.