Vice President, Event Management

At Portage Point Partners (Portage Point), you are not a cog in a legacy machine—you are shaping strategy, influencing outcomes, and being rewarded for driving impact. Backed by New Mountain Capital, Portage Point is recognized for accelerated growth. The Delivery Enablement (DE) team powers this growth as a scalable, high-quality operational backbone, including Marketing, Commercial Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Delivery Excellence, Accounting & Finance, and Data Analytics. The DE team drives excellence, efficiency, and automation across every practice line.

About the role

The Vice President, Event Management represents a unique opportunity to assume a wide range of responsibilities and make a significant impact. This role will lead the design and execution of high-impact firm events that strengthen culture, deepen client relationships, and elevate the Portage Point brand. As the strategic architect behind key internal and external experiences—such as executive offsites, client engagements, firmwide celebrations, and milestone gatherings—you will shape and execute an event strategy supporting business development, brand growth, and internal relationship building.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and partnering closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), this highly visible role requires collaboration with senior executives, cross-functional teams, and external partners to ensure flawless execution. As the firm grows, the scope and complexity of events will expand, offering significant opportunities for professional advancement and impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual events calendar encompassing both internal and external firm events that aligns with business development, marketing, and employee engagement objectives
• Partner with the Head of Marketing and CRO to design and deliver client events that strengthen relationships and elevate the Portage Point brand
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution for internal events such as the Annual Team Meeting, Managing Director Offsite, End-of-Year Team Meeting, and Holiday Party
• Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection/sourcing/management, vendor selection, contract negotiation, budgeting, and onsite execution
• Ensure every internal and external event reflects Portage Point’s brand voice, values, and visual standards
• Track and manage event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and accurate forecasting
• Conduct post-event evaluations, analyzing performance metrics, feedback, and return on investment (ROI) to identify improvements
• Collaborate with team members for day-of execution and logistical coordination, ensuring seamless communication and continuity
• Create and maintain event standard operating procedures (SOPs), approval workflows, and communication protocols
• Maintain awareness of industry best practices and trends in event strategy, hospitality, and client engagement
• Support the Marketing team with other strategic initiatives as needed
• Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate program
• Located in or willing to relocate to Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, or New York
• Invested in a team-based culture, motivated to collaborate in-office four days per week, and willingness to travel approximately 20% to 25% to execute events in multiple markets
• Six-plus years of experience, with at least four years in investment banking, professional services, or private equity
• Proven success developing event strategies that align with business development, client engagement, brand, and internal engagement objectives
• Demonstrated ability to work with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive consensus, decision-making, and flawless event execution
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience building and managing six-figure event budgets, negotiating vendor contracts, and ensuring ROI-driven spend
• Understanding of client relationship dynamics and comfort hosting high-profile executives
• Strong aesthetic judgment and ability to translate brand identity into experiential design
• Familiarity with event management and marketing platforms (e.g., Cvent) and comfort using data and analytics to evaluate success
• Calm under pressure with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to pivot quickly as priorities shift
• Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
• High attention to detail, responsiveness, and ownership mindset

Pay

$125,000 - $165,000 a year. This range represents the cash compensation (base plus bonus) that the firm reasonably expects to pay upon hire, based on a good-faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting. The final compensation within this range will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, education, training, experience, and location. In addition to cash compensation, Portage Point may offer comprehensive benefits and equity participation.