Manager, Conferences & Events

Consumer Technology Association•Arlington, VA

21h

About The Position

Lead planning and execution for key CTA events and CES conferences, owning end-to-end logistics, cross-functional coordination, and complex budget management.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in event management including ownership of multi-event portfolios and complex budgets.
Proven experience leading programs with C-level executives, Boards, or VIP audiences, including high-touch communication and on-site support.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suites required.
Strong attention to detail, time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Demonstrated strength in budget development, forecasting, and reconciliation for complex, multi-line event budgets.
Excellent customer service skills are essential.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written).
Strong computer and database management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Windows-based applications.

Nice To Haves

International event experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Events, Marketing, Communications or related field preferred, or comparable work-related experience.
CMP strongly preferred.
Familiarity with task management and registration platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as project lead for assigned CTA events, driving timelines, project plans, and stakeholder alignment.
Lead event logistics, including room sets, BEOs, room blocks, vendor management, and shipments, escalating issues and making day-of decisions as needed.
Oversee the end-to-end attendee experience, including communications, registration, onsite customer service, transportation, and activities logistics.
Own the CES conferences budget, including forecasting, contract inputs, invoice approvals, and monthly reconciliation; track inputs for related CES budgets.
Oversee CES conference logistics, including catering, signage, temporary staffing, registration orders, and onsite troubleshooting.
Partner with the CES Operations team on stage design, room sets, A/V, and production, acting as primary conference liaison.
Serve as an account manager for CES Conference Partners, providing customer service support and speaker tracking in collaboration with the Conference Partner team as assigned.
Create and deliver onsite staff training for CES, including service expectations and escalation paths.
Develop and maintain SOPs and documentation for conference and event processes.
Stay current on event industry trends, budgeting and contract best practices, and new event technologies; recommend improvements.