Director of Strategic Events

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

The Director of Strategic Events & Partner Engagement is a senior leadership role within the Marketing team, responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and execution of two important platforms: Hanger LIVE and the Global Partners Summit.

Reporting directly to the CMO and based in Austin,TX, this director-level position plays a critical role in shaping how Hanger shows up in the market, to drive brand awareness, deepen partner relationships, and deliver world-class experiences that advance business objectives. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, strategic leader who brings executive presence, strong commercial acumen, and a hands-on approach to delivering at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Event Strategy & Leadership

• Set the overarching vision and multi-year strategy for Hanger LIVE and the Global Partners Summit, aligned to Hanger's brand and growth objectives
• Lead all phases of event delivery, from strategic planning and budget ownership through to on-site execution and post-event analysis
• Establish frameworks, processes, and standards that ensure consistency, quality, and scalability across both event platforms
• Present event strategy, performance, and recommendations to the CMO and senior leadership team
• Create and lead operating mechanisms to drive ongoing progress for Global Partners Summit

Communications

• Work with internal and external communications teams to develop and oversee integrated, multi-channel communication strategies for both events, targeting internal teams, global partners, and external audiences
• Champion compelling, on-brand storytelling across all event touchpoints, from promotional campaigns and digital content to keynote messaging and partner briefings
• Serve as a senior communications lead for high-stakes partner and stakeholder interactions surrounding both events

Partner Engagement

• Serve as a senior relationship owner for Hanger's global partner network, cultivating meaningful partnerships that extend beyond individual events
• Define and lead a partner engagement strategy that maximises participation, satisfaction, and long-term value from both Hanger LIVE and the Global Partners Summit
• Oversee the full partner journey from onboarding and briefings through to post-event follow-up and ongoing relationship management

Internal Events Oversight

• Oversee the logistics and delivery of Hanger's internal events, ensuring they are well-organised, on-brand, and aligned with company culture and objectives
• Directly manage and develop an Internal Events Manager, providing strategic direction, day-to-day guidance, and ongoing mentorship
• Review and approve internal event plans, budgets, and timelines owned by the Internal Events Logistics Manager
• Ensure consistency and quality standards across both external flagship events and internal event programming

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CMO, contributing to broader marketing planning and brand strategy
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure event programming is aligned with business needs
• Manage and oversee external agencies, production partners, and vendors to deliver high-quality outcomes within budget

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in event management, partner engagement, or marketing — with at least 3 years in a senior or director-level role
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, global or flagship events with significant business impact
• Experience operating at an executive level, including presenting to and partnering with C-suite stakeholders
• Background in B2B, enterprise, or partner-led environments strongly preferred
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures. 

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in event management, partner engagement, or marketing — with at least 3 years in a senior or director-level role
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, global or flagship events with significant business impact
• Experience operating at an executive level, including presenting to and partnering with C-suite stakeholders
• Background in B2B, enterprise, or partner-led environments strongly preferred
• Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
• Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
• Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
• Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
• Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
• Relocation Assistance
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.