Senior Event Manager

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Event Manager based in the United States.** This role offers the opportunity to design and deliver impactful internal events that strengthen culture, engagement, and organizational alignment. You will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of high-visibility experiences that connect teams and support business priorities. Working closely with executive leaders and cross-functional partners, you will transform ideas into seamless, memorable events. The position combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, requiring strong project management and operational expertise. You will oversee everything from vendor partnerships and budgets to logistics and on-site delivery. This is an opportunity to influence employee experiences within a dynamic, collaborative, and nationally distributed environment. ### Accountabilities: - Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of internal events that support company culture, leadership priorities, and employee engagement. - Serve as a strategic partner to executive stakeholders, contributing insights, planning support, and innovative approaches to event programs. - Manage all aspects of event operations, including venue selection, vendor negotiations, contracts, catering, audiovisual requirements, transportation, setup, and post-event activities. - Partner with marketing and internal teams to ensure event communications, presentations, signage, and branded materials are aligned and delivered effectively. - Coordinate on-site event execution, proactively resolving challenges and ensuring smooth experiences for attendees and stakeholders. - Own event budgets, track expenses, reconcile costs, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value. - Build and maintain strong relationships with venues, suppliers, and external partners while developing a centralized vendor network. - Analyze event performance through feedback, surveys, and reporting to identify improvements for future programs. - Manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while maintaining organization, attention to detail, and high-quality execution. ## Requirements: - 6–8+ years of experience in corporate event management, marketing operations, project management, or related fields, ideally within a multi-market or national organization. - Proven experience managing complex, high-impact events and programs with strong attention to detail and operational discipline. - Deep knowledge of event planning processes, logistics, vendor management, budgeting, and marketing collaboration. - Experience using event registration and management platforms such as Cvent, EventSpark, or similar tools. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, manage competing deadlines, and adapt in fast-paced environments. - Excellent judgment, problem-solving abilities, and confidence making decisions under pressure. - Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executives, teams, and external partners. - Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to planning and execution. - Ability to work flexible hours when needed to support event schedules, deadlines, and business requirements. ## Benefits: - Competitive base salary range of $110,000–$130,000 USD, with eligibility for additional incentive compensation. - Remote work flexibility with support for a productive home office environment. - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options. - Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage. - Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible healthcare plans. - Generous paid time off program and 14 company-paid holidays, including a full week off at Thanksgiving. - Paid parental leave and family-focused benefits, including adoption assistanc…