Senior Manager, Events Management

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Learn more at www.circana.com. Position OverviewThe Senior Manager, Events Management is responsible for planning and executing corporate meetings, conferences, client events, and strategic programs. This role independently manages assigned event programs and key workstreams, ensuring operational excellence and successful delivery against established event strategies. Reporting to the Senior Director II, Events Management, this role plays a key part in registration management, vendor coordination, onsite support, and post-event follow-up.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and service-driven, with hands-on experience managing corporate events from planning through execution. This individual will help strengthen event processes and operational rigor while delivering exceptional experiences for attendees, clients, and stakeholders.Key Responsibilities: Event Strategy & Program Management Manage the planning and execution of assigned meetings, conferences, incentive programs, and corporate events aligned to established business objectives and event strategies.

Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, communication strategies, and execution frameworks to support successful event delivery. Partner with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support event objectives, attendee experience requirements, and successful execution. Recommend process improvements, identify operational efficiencies, and contribute to implementing event management best practices.

Apply industry best practices to help strengthen event processes, operational rigor, and consistency across programs and workstreams. Venue, Hotel & Destination Management Work with the Senior Director to manage room block administration, housing coordination, attendee accommodations, and related reporting. Collaborate to manage venue operations, including space planning, meeting room layouts, food and beverage requirements, signage plans, transportation logistics, and accessibility considerations.

Support venue sourcing activities and assist with contract review, negotiation, and supplier management processes. Review and manage event deliverables, including rooming lists, Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), and venue specifications, to support successful event execution. Work with destination partners, convention and visitors' bureaus, and hospitality providers to enhance attendee experiences and optimize event outcomes.

Budget Management & Financial Oversight Manage approved event budgets and ensure spending aligns with established financial guidelines, while maintaining exceptional attendee experiences. Monitor event expenditures, forecast costs, track