Senior Events Manager

M+C Saatchi Group•Washington, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

M&C Saatchi World Services is a full-service marketing company renowned for using commercial advertising to solve the world’s toughest challenges. World Services is a specialty branch of M&C Saatchi Group, and we provide strategic communications, behavior change, and marketing support to Public Sector clients with special emphasis on the US Federal Government and State, Local, Tribal, & Territorial leaders. M&C Saatchi World Services US is seeking an experienced and highly strategic Senior Event Manager. This role leads the planning, coordination, and execution of high-profile events, stakeholder engagements, and audience experiences, ensuring seamless delivery across virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats while aligning event strategy, logistics, communications, and stakeholder objectives to maximize mission impact. M&C Saatchi World Services is seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Event Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of events that support strategic communications, outreach, and stakeholder engagement initiatives across a diverse portfolio of federal programs. Working closely with communications, stakeholder engagement, creative, account, and program teams, you will oversee the delivery of virtual, in-person, and hybrid events that advance mission objectives, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and create meaningful audience experiences. From executive briefings and workshops to conferences, summits, training events, and public engagement activities, you will be responsible for ensuring every event is executed seamlessly and to the highest standards of quality and professionalism. The ideal candidate combines strong event management expertise with exceptional project management, stakeholder coordination, and communications skills. They are comfortable managing multiple complex events simultaneously, navigating changing priorities, and serving as a trusted partner to both internal teams and external stakeholders. This is a hybrid role; however, the ideal candidate will live in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region.

Requirements

Experience planning and managing conferences, workshops, stakeholder engagements, executive events, training programs, or large-scale organizational events.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
Experience developing event books, run-of-show documents, briefing materials, participant biographies, and event logistics plans.
Experience leveraging digital event technologies, virtual engagement platforms, and AI-enabled tools to enhance event delivery and audience experiences.
Curiosity in technology landscape and how AI is changing communications.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong stakeholder-management and relationship-building abilities.
Experience coordinating vendors, venues, production teams, speakers, and event participants.
Ability to anticipate challenges, proactively solve problems, and remain calm under pressure during live events.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality event experiences.
Experience managing budgets, schedules, logistics, and operational requirements across multiple projects.
Familiarity with virtual event platforms, registration systems, audiovisual production, and hybrid event technologies.
Experience collaborating across communications, stakeholder engagement, creative, account, and program management teams.
U.S. Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen (required by government contract).
Clearance Eligibility: Must be able and willing to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance immediately upon employment.
Background Screening: Must be willing to submit to a rigorous federal background investigation, which includes an in-depth review of personal finances, criminal history, employment history, and drug use.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal government, public affairs, international development, or mission-driven programs is preferred.
Degree or relevant experience in Event Management, Communications, Hospitality, Marketing, Public Affairs, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of virtual, in-person, and hybrid events that support communications, outreach, and stakeholder engagement objectives.
Develop comprehensive event plans, timelines, logistics schedules, and execution strategies that ensure successful delivery from concept through completion.
Create and maintain event books, run-of-show documents, briefing materials, participant biographies, talking points, logistics guides, and executive support materials.
Coordinate speaker, participant, and stakeholder engagement activities, including scheduling, communications, travel logistics, briefing packets, and event preparation.
Manage venue selection, room layouts, audiovisual requirements, technical support, catering, registration processes, and event operations.
Oversee attendee communications, registration management, guest tracking, and participant experience throughout the event lifecycle.
Collaborate with communications, creative, and stakeholder engagement teams to ensure branding, messaging, and content are effectively integrated into event experiences.
Coordinate vendors, partners, production teams, and external stakeholders to ensure all event requirements are met.
Monitor event budgets, timelines, and resource allocations while proactively identifying and resolving risks and logistical challenges.
Provide real-time event management support, troubleshooting issues and ensuring seamless execution during live events.
Prepare post-event reports, performance summaries, lessons learned, and recommendations to support continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure all event materials, communications, and experiences comply with accessibility requirements, organizational standards, and client expectations.
Support high-priority executive engagements, leadership events, and mission-critical stakeholder activities as required.

Benefits

12 weeks’ full pay for Primary Carers and 6 weeks for Secondary Carers (after one year of service; return requirements apply for subsequent leave)
Applies to birth, adoption, and surrogacy
Up to 10 days’ paid fertility leave per year (5 per cycle)
2 days’ paid leave for new grandparents
$2,500 annual interest-free parental loan
$6,000 interest-free fertility treatment loan
Choice of three medical plans (HSA at $0 cost; EPO 75% employer funded; PPO 65% employer funded)
70% employer-funded dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, including an office closure between Christmas & New Year's
Gym membership reimbursement and/or Wellhub subscription
401(k) with 4% employer match
24/7 mental health support through Self Space
Social events, happy hours, professional development trainings, etc.
$300 annual cultural stimulation allowance (accrued monthly; available after 90 days)
Weekly Thursday happy hour
Mentorship and Buddy programs