Events Manager IV

We are seeking an Event Manager IV for a very important client.

Project / Description :

• Extensive portfolio of event experience, specifically international event planning and execution
• Curate VIP and Executive experiences
• Strategy to Execution Program Management for Tier 1 events and experiences
• Identify and recommend cities, dates, and specific venues that meet the program’s requirements and budget
• Research, arrange, and lead site visits with key stakeholders
• Research, arrange, and lead vendor interviews with key stakeholders
• Negotiate and execute contracts with selected vendors to Company policy, terms and conditions
• Identify and adhere to Project Milestones
• Meet regularly (minimum weekly) with Stakeholders, partner cross functionally with teams across Company to ensure a seamless attendee experience
• Create, manage, and update program budgets in excess of $1 million
• Identify, justify, and request any additional budget needs
• Manage event logistics including but not limited to registration and travel, hotel rooms (as many as 15,000 room nights per program), ground transportation, food and beverage, production / AV
• Lead and manage hotels, flights, food, and beverage experience for high profile attendees (media)
• Lead a team of support staff (sourcing, planning, attendee management, travel)
• Manage and troubleshoot venue and vendor issues onsite
• Lead the onsite team to ensure an excellent attendee journey
• Post event, review all invoices for accuracy, process invoices, host debrief meetings, and file all documentation
• Confident and able to communicate the needs of our team to the larger workgroup
• Comfortable with cross functional workstreams
• Takes a consultative approach to program planning
• Clear, concise, and timely communication skills
• Solutions oriented
• Comfortable navigating change

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications :

• Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment requiring strong multi-tasking abilities
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and execute to ensure that programs are driven as per plan.
• Exposure to talent analytics - ability to create reports and analyze metrics.
• 5+ years of progressive prior work and / or leadership experience in a program management, talent management, operational leadership / management role, or event management role
• Demonstrated ability in dealing with adversity, ambiguity and leading strategic priorities
• Familiarity with People and / or Recruiting Processes and Systems
• Prior experience working in a Diversity & Inclusion or Equity based role.
• Success in creating, driving and scaling programs from scratch.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, interpersonal skills; high quality document and report preparation

Benefits include :

• MEC / ACP Medical
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Income
• 401k (must meet requirements)
• sick leave as required by state / county

Pay Range : $53.45-63.45 per hour