Sr Event Manager

Sr. Event Manager

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

The Sr. Event Manager is a key member of the UHG Events Center of Excellence team. Responsible for managing event planning to ensure consistency with brand and corporate requirements across enterprise strategic client events with occasional support of conferences and incentive travel programs. Daily duties include strategic planning and collaboration with internal stakeholders, and the logistical and budget management of their events.

If you live in Eden Prairie, MN, youll enjoy the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Manage end-to-end conference / event related planning that drive a consistent attendee experience, providing on-site execution and post-conference / event summaries
• Develop, streamline, and create best practices, processes, and reporting, keeping the business goals and policies in alignment
• Responsible for managing and overseeing complex budgets to meet financial obligations while ensuring an exceptional attendee experience
• Review and manage relationships with existing and potential vendors, ensuring mature utilization of existing tools and roadmap development
• Provide ongoing work direction to Attendee Managers regarding registration, reporting, attendee communications and mobile app deployment
• Oversee various work stream leaders who manage different program components, and manage contract staff and other who are responsible for on-site event execution
• Understand and keep up with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies in both live and virtual environments. Be a resource and subject matter expert the team can rely on
• Maintain and build strong working relationships with cross-functional peers while adhering to established RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) / workstream guidelines for conferences / events
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and the Executive Leadership Team to ensure a clear understanding of event goals and objectives, playing a pivotal role in advising and supporting decisions that drive the success and outcomes of the events

Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.