Senior Event Operations Lead , Strategic Events and Executive Programs

Vendor and Agency Management

• Own end-to-end vendor and agency relationship management: SOW development, performance oversight, and contract negotiations
• Manage the full procurement journey — onboard suppliers, execute contracts, process spend approvals, open POs, and approve invoices
• Drive compliance and legal coordination across international markets
• Serve as the primary business affairs liaison between internal event leads and external production partners

Strategic Planning & Reporting

• Contribute to the annual planning cycle: calendar, budget, and goals mapped to business priorities
• Support Leadership review documentation and help shape how the ops team maps to evolving priorities
• Synthesize registration, attendance, and ROI insights into strategic recommendations

Budget & Financial Operations

• Develop and manage event budgets within a large-scale program
• Track expenses, lead invoice management, and ensure delivery within approved allocations

Operations & Process Development

• Drive process development and lead operational workstreams across the events team
• Identify and implement AI tools and automation solutions to scale operations
• Build and maintain scalable frameworks, templates, and SOPs

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with end-to-end procurement processes including RFPs, vendor onboarding, and contract execution
• Experience developing and managing large-scale event budgets
• Willingness to travel for onsite event support across domestic and international markets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
• Background in the technology industry, digital marketing, or a global consumer brand
• Familiarity with event registration tools and reporting infrastructure