Senior Event Manager

Job Description:* Our client is seeking an experienced Sr. Event Manager to manage highly visible event components for their events. You will define the goals of each workstream, manage the budget and timeline, and oversee a variety of vendor and venue partners to ensure all stakeholders are working together to deliver a high-quality experience. You will also utilize exceptional communication skills to manage leadership reviews and post event debriefs.
Job Responsibilities* Act as main planning lead for operational workstreams, working closely with event leads to cover an employee’s parental leave. The Event Manager will serve as a key member of the core event team. This position leads workstreams including facilities planning, wayfinding, and functional signage.
Qualifications:*
10+ years of relevant experience in event management and event marketing
Experience working on large scale (20k+ attendee) events.
A career path that demonstrates increasing levels of responsibility and proven success delivering measurable marketing results.
Ability to manage time and juggle multiple priorities to execute high quality deliverables.
Skilled negotiator with proven experience finding creative ways to do more with less, and a track record of staying on budget.
Experience working in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional organization.
A willingness to travel and ability to work independently and autonomously.
Responsibilities:*
Working with multiple stakeholders, internal and external- vendor/agency partners to plan program
Communication & project management skills
Knowledge of events
Attending. Participating, Driving meetings
Seeing products through execution

About Aston Carter:

At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless. Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit [AstonCarter.com.](AstonCarter.com) Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email [[email protected]](mailto:%[email protected]) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.