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Senior Event Manager

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for event planning? Join our team as a Senior Event Manager, where you will lead high-budget events and foster client relationships. Utilize your creativity and project management skills to ensure seamless event execution and client satisfaction.

Senior Program Manager Responsibilities:

• Communicate directly with event stakeholders to maintain relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Develop, manage, and execute communication plans for assigned events.
• Create and present overall budgets for events, maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Organize programs to meet event specifications, including budgeting, site selection, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee event delivery strategies to align with business objectives and core values.
• Lead weekly calls with clients and event management teams to maintain event timelines.

Senior Program Manager Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten years of senior event planning experience with increasing responsibility.
• Superb project management skills, initiative, and creativity.
• Strategic marketing and events leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in managing high-budget events with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and nurture client relationships.
• Experienced senior advisor capable of gaining the trust of key stakeholders/clients.

• Must be able to travel (30%) and stay over during events
• Occasional trips to Canada - possibly Europe and the Caribbean

The price of admission:

• 10 years in the event world
• Must have agency experience
• DO NOT like/want Nonprofit, hotel, restaurant, or contract/freelance
• Must have a valid passport
• Travel is 40-65%, domestic and international
• Strongly prefer candidates from the Innovation/technology sectors
• Must have handled large events (1000+ minimum), high budget (750K minimum)
• Hands-on role, handling from conception to fruition.
• Comfortable with self-sufficient, remote work
• Must have managed a team of people, both directly and indirectly

Senior Program Manager Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Join a vibrant team dedicated to delivering top-tier events and exceptional client service!