Senior Event Manager
Posted Updated
Description
You will manage event workstreams from planning through onsite execution. You will source venues, negotiate vendor contracts, manage budgets, logistics, travel, speakers, sponsorships, documentation, and post-event reviews. You will improve event processes and support domestic and international events.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of internal offsites
- Manage external event workstreams, including conferences, sponsorships, activations, receptions, and institutional gatherings
- Source venues, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships
- Maintain timelines, project trackers, budgets, production schedules, run-of-show materials, and logistics documentation
- Manage concurrent projects, deadlines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations
- Communicate updates, identify risks, and recommend solutions
- Oversee attendee registration, communications, travel, accommodations, and guest experience
- Manage budgets, invoices, payment coordination, and financial reconciliation
- Coordinate speaker logistics
- Manage sponsorship deliverables, branding requirements, and partner commitments
- Coordinate with internal teams, agencies, and production partners
- Maintain event documentation, trackers, vendor information, and post-event reporting
- Lead post-event evaluations and improve future events
- Develop event playbooks, templates, workflows, and operational processes
- Use technology, automation, and AI to streamline event operations
- Support onsite delivery for domestic and international events
Requirements
- 8+ years of event management, production, or operations experience
- Experience independently managing complex corporate events from planning through onsite execution
- Experience with venue sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, budgeting, and event production
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Problem-solving and independent decision-making skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Experience collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and event or project management tools
- Interest in AI, automation, and technology for operational efficiency
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Availability in PT, MT, CT, ET, or APAC time zones
Benefits
- Future token rights and/or equity
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits
- Flexible vacation policy