Senior Principal Event Manager

Role Overview

Manage and execute assigned events, projects, and services using industry best practices, efficient processes, and innovative solutions. Provide overall direction and leadership to cross-functional teams and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What You Will Do

Develop timelines, budgets, and agendas for events, track and evaluate event progress and metrics, and initiate course corrections as needed. Manage committees to organize high-quality programs, products, and services.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Requires 8 years of experience, 7 years of experience in event management, and a bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, or a related field. Excellent project management, communication, leadership, and organizational skills are required.

Requirements

• 8 years of experience
• 7 years of experience with programs, exhibits, conventions, meetings or related experience
• 4 years of experience of demonstrated leadership in Event Management
• Bachelor's Degree (Business, hospitality, or related field)
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent (verbal and written) communication, public speaking, and presentation skills
• Excellent leadership and motivation skills
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to develop and oversee event budgets in excess of $1M
• Strong computer skills (i.e., MS Office, flowcharting, internet research, presentation skills, etc.)
• Strong business acumen
• Strong interpersonal, team building and consensus building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while successfully meeting deadlines
• Ability to work with and manage global industry volunteers and members
• Ability to operate in a global business climate

Benefits

• Travel opportunities
• Standard office environment
• Staff events onsite in hotels and convention centers