Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
The Events Manager will plan, execute, and continuously improve Divergent’s global events and experiential marketing programs. Reporting to the Communications & Marketing Director, this role is responsible for delivering high-impact, detail-driven experiences that reinforce Divergent’s leadership in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and defense. The ideal candidate is highly organized, execution-focused, and comfortable operating in complex, technical, and regulated environments.
RoleEvent Strategy Execution
- Execute the company’s events roadmap in alignment with brand, communications, and business development priorities. Translate strategic objectives into well-run, measurable event programs.
Industry Events & Trade Shows
- Plan and manage Divergent’s presence at key industry trade shows, conferences, and forums across automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors, including booth strategy, logistics, messaging coordination, and on-site execution.
HQ & Executive Events
- Lead the execution of company-hosted events such as customer briefings, executive dinners, investor events, product demonstrations, and technical showcases.
End-to-End Event Management
- Own all operational aspects of events including timelines, budgets, vendor sourcing, contracts, logistics, travel coordination, shipping, production schedules, and on-site management.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Partner closely with communications, business development, engineering, operations, and executive leadership to align event content, speakers, demos, and objectives.
Vendor & Agency Management:
- Manage external vendors, production partners, exhibit houses, and event agencies to ensure high-quality execution, brand consistency, and cost efficiency.\
Compliance & Practical Considerations:
- Ensure events align with internal policies, confidentiality requirements, ITAR/export controls, and customer or government-related protocols as applicable.
On-Site Leadership:
- Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for events, resolving issues in real time and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees, partners, and executives.
Performance Measurement & Reporting:
- Track event KPIs including attendance, engagement, lead generation, and qualitative outcomes. Provide post-event reporting and insights to inform future planning.
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience managing complex B2B events, trade shows, or experiential marketing programs.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events simultaneously with tight timelines and high attention to detail.
- Strong project management, budgeting, and vendor management skills.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-expectation environments with senior leadership involvement.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours during events as required.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or other highly technical industries.
- Familiarity with large-scale industry events (e.g. trade shows, defense expos, air shows, OEM forums).
- Experience supporting executive-level or customer-facing events with high visibility and sensitivity.
- Proactive, hands-on approach with strong ownership mindset.
- Ability to anticipate issues and solve problems calmly under pressure.
- In office presence in Torrance, CA.
- Frequent collaboration with communications, business development, engineering, operations, and executive teams.
- Fast-paced, execution-driven environment with regular travel and on-site event leadership responsibilities.
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at level S06 as evaluated through our interview process.
- S06 / Events Manager: $127,260 - $174,960
What We Offer:
- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Divergent Torrance, California, USA Office
19601 Hamilton Ave, Torrance, CA, United States, 90502
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