Sr. Manager, Events

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** Job Description Summary
** This position is a key member of Enterprise’s Events Team and plays an essential role in supporting and executing a range of events throughout the year. As the organizational calendar is established annually, this role will take on leadership for select events while assisting other team members on additional programs and activities.
The role supports events of varying size and complexity—from small meetings and stakeholder convenings to large-scale, high-visibility events such as galas, groundbreakings, grand openings, and program-related gatherings. Responsibilities include developing and executing event plans; identifying, contracting, and managing vendors; supporting sponsorship revenue and tracking; collaborating with internal and external stakeholders; and overseeing attendee management and communications.
This position is also the primary point of contact for all Events-related contracts, working closely with Legal, Operations Management, and Accounting to track approvals, compliance, and payments. The role contributes to departmental efficiency by helping streamline contract workflows, managing records, and ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
**** Job Description
****** Responsibilities:
*** Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement  + Plan, manage, and implement a variety of organizational events  + Deliver high-quality events that meet goals, stay on budget, and generate positive attendee feedback.  + Make recommendations that strengthen brand visibility, partnership engagement, and organizational culture.  + Utilize Cvent to support team operations — Accurate data and improved communication.
* Vendor & Budget Management  + Source, negotiate, and manage vendors including venues, production companies, hotels, caterers, A/V teams, etc.  + Strong vendor relationships, well-negotiated contracts, budget reconciliation for all centralized events and high-quality event execution.
* Event Planning & Execution  + Lead end-to-end event planning, including run-of-show, space and stage design, speaker management, and on-site coordination of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events.  + Serve as primary point of contact for all event-related contracts - streamlined workflows and timely approvals, compliance with policies; accurate tracking; timely reviews and payments
** Qualifications & Background

Required:

*** Minimum 5 years of experience managing events of various scales, delivered on time and within budget; preferred.
* Proven relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
* Excellent project management and time management skills.
* Demonstrated negotiation skills and experience managing multiple vendors.
* Self-motivated, and adaptable team player, capable of independently managing workload while also contributing to greater Events team
* Accurate budgeting and expense tracking
* Proficiency in event management platforms…