Senior Manager, Corporate Events & Tradeshows(Onsite) Overland Park, KS

Responsibilities

• Event Strategy & Execution
• Design, develop and manage complex internal and external event programs that deliver highly visible, business-aligned outcomes.
• Lead strategy and execution for over 150 annual tradeshows, including inventory oversight, partner coordination and evaluation of organizational memberships to support future growth.
• Oversee internal events and external events taking place within Netsmart buildings.
• Collaborate with Facilities, IT and Client Experience teams to ensure seamless execution and strategic alignment.
• Manage a calendar of associate engagement events to foster a connected and vibrant workplace culture.
• Support and evolve recognition initiatives and associate award programs.
• Lead all aspects of CONNECTIONS, the Netsmart annual user conference, including backend planning and multi-year contracting, logistics, catering, room setups and cross-functional coordination.
• Plan and execute large-scale corporate events such as user groups, retreats and bootcamps.
• Contribute to new event concepts, budgeting and strategic planning.
• People Leadership & Program Management
• Manage and mentor a team of eight associates, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on growth, accountability and development.
• Demonstrate strong executive presence while partnering with senior leaders to align event strategy with business priorities and drive impactful outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders regarding program objectives, outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Ensure completion of program deliverables and development of business processes that meet strategic goals.
• Monitor program performance against defined objectives and implement improvement strategies as needed.
• Lead process and program improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Ability to work onsite in Overland Park, KS
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• At least 8 years of experience with program development or program management
• At least 6 years of experience managing financial budgets and/or accounting tasks
• Ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Ability to secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently
• Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals