Senior Manager, Events

Robert Half

. Establish and manage a coordinated national and local event portfolio aligned to target audience, partnership, market, and revenue goals .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $104,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in event management, including planning, execution, and evaluation of national and local events, while leveraging technology and automation to enhance operational efficiency. Proven leadership in managing event teams and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering high-quality stakeholder experiences.

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Event ManagementVendor ManagementProject ManagementBudget ManagementLeadership

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Hard Skills

Event ProductionEvent MarketingRegistration PlatformsLead Capture PlatformsProcess ImprovementLogistics ManagementContract ManagementVirtual Event DeliveryData AnalysisRisk Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem SolvingAttention to DetailDecisive LeadershipService Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteEvent TechnologyAutomation ToolsAI-Enabled WorkflowsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

B2BProfessional ServicesEvent StandardsSponsorship EventsTrade ShowsWebinarsHybrid ProgramsMulti-Location BusinessStakeholder ExperienceOperational Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and manage a coordinated national and local event portfolio aligned to target audience, partnership, market, and revenue goals
Advise program owners on event suitability, format, scope, timing, service level, budget, and measurement approach
Implement strategic, standard, and self-service event levels
Manage event intake, prioritization, calendar visibility, production capacity, and resource allocation
Identify portfolio duplication, gaps, repeatable formats, and events to expand, change, consolidate, or stop
Own end-to-end planning and execution for approved national, partnership, and regional events
Manage research, registration, contracting, venues, vendors, show organizers, production partners, timelines, and detailed workplans
Coordinate field staffing, schedules, preparation calls, speakers, attendees, calendars, travel-related logistics, and stakeholder communications
Manage booths, displays, signage, marketing materials, premiums, inventory, shipping, storage, and on-site setup
Oversee event technology, registration platforms, virtual and hybrid delivery, lead capture, and other event systems
Coordinate pre-event promotion and post-event follow-up
Provide on-site or virtual production leadership for strategic events
Develop preferred vendor, venue, production, and service partner strategies
Manage event expenses, estimates, invoices, commitments, and cost controls
Establish event playbooks, checklists, templates, service standards, contingency plans, and risk-management practices
Ensure compliance with contractual, safety, privacy, accessibility, brand, and operational requirements
Use technology, automation, and AI-enabled workflows to simplify event production and improve capacity
Lead, coach, and develop two Event Managers and one Event Specialist
Define event data and feedback requirements, including attendance, engagement, cost, operational quality, and field follow-up
Provide event reporting inputs and recommendations for repeat, change, or stop decisions
Build event-management capabilities, cross-training, and career development across the team
Monitor stakeholder experience, production performance, cycle times, and capacity to improve the service model
Report to the Director, Regional Marketing, Events & Partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field required
10+ years of progressive event marketing, event production, conference, trade show, or live/virtual program experience
5+ years leading event teams or complex, high-volume event portfolios
Demonstrated experience with national and local events, conferences, sponsorship events, job fairs, webinars, roundtables, and hybrid programs
Experience managing vendors, venues, contracts, budgets, logistics, technology, production, and on-site delivery
Experience implementing event standards, service models, and process improvements
Event management, registration, virtual-event, and lead-capture platforms
Project management, workflow, budget, and reporting tools
Microsoft Office Suite and Copilot
Ability to use AI, automation, and event technology to improve planning, delivery, and reporting
B2B, professional services, staffing, consulting, association, or multi-location business experience preferred
Calm, decisive leadership in complex and time-sensitive situations
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and problem solving
Strong written, verbal, and stakeholder communication
Ability to set clear expectations, negotiate tradeoffs, and manage competing priorities
Strong service orientation balanced with disciplined prioritization
Successful completion of a background check required as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental)
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
Up to 17 days of Choice Time Off (CTO) per calendar year for new hires, pro-rated based on hours worked
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year
401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan, if eligible
Employer match of 100% on the first 3% of contributions for eligible employees
Reasonable accommodation assistance for applicants with disabilities