Global Meetings & Events Senior Event Manager
Summary:
The Senior Event Manager will serve as the primary client liaison and project lead for meetings and events
with varying degrees of complexity, as assigned by the Operations Manager. This position will be
responsible for overall project management, from the early pre-planning stages through final billing and
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operational execution and will be responsible for managing various meetings and events at any given
time. Project management work will include, but will not be limited to, creating and leading logistics and
production teams, project budget creation and reconciliation, collaborating with internal associates and
external partners, managing project timelines, and contract negotiations either in collaboration with a
sourcing specialist or on their own.
Key Responsibilities:
• Determines purpose of assigned meetings, prepares a project plan with specifications, and obtains
pertinent historical information related to program.
• Manages and balances a high volume of complex meetings and events simultaneously.
• Identifies stakeholder needs, prepares program outlines (topics, content, speakers), designs program
details to meet needs of participants, identifies successful criteria for evaluation of meeting and
determines technology requirements.
• Develops and manages a strategic project plan with established milestones and critical path.
• After objectives are identified and a project plan is created, manages a team of internal associates
and external suppliers that will deliver against these objectives.
• Responsible for delivering objectives within budget and ensuring project timeline is progressing;
financial accountability for programs including adherence to standard or client deposit terms, terms
and conditions of client contract, and billing guidelines.
• Performs various financial, contract management, logistical, project management, and general
support functions.
Functional Skills:
• Highly developed project management, leadership, and project team management skills; ability to
delegate; strong time management skills
• Client focused with the ability to understand business strategies, client needs, and deliver solutions
that meet and/or exceed expectations
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to provide relevant
information to various levels of the business; negotiation and management of project supplier
agreements
• Excellent oral/written communication skills to communicate internally and externally, as well as
critical thinking skills, attention to detail, customer service, and negotiating skills.
• Strong organizational skills that can coordinate multiple resources; ability to remain calm in stressful
fast-paced situations, set priorities, multitask, work as a team player, and be self-motivated.
Required Qualifications:
• College diploma or degree
• 5-7 years of event management experience with regional experience, diverse industry knowledge;
hotel experience, destination management or relevant related field experience, including at least 2
years handling large and complex events. CMP or formal Project Management designation preferred.
• Experience in working with VIP stakeholders and/or “C-Suite” executives
• 2 or more years of vendor negotiation and management experience
• Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workplace, or
similar
• 10-20% travel and/or weekend hours may be required depending upon events supported.
