Senior Manager, Executive Events

Athenahealth inc. • Boston, MA

29d • $122,000 - $208,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Executive Events to join the Events team within our Marketing department. In this role, the Senior Manager of Executive Events will lead athenahealth's proprietary event program and will act as a strategic operator who combines big picture thinking with exceptional execution. This individual will manage high-stakes, high-visibility events where details matter, timelines are non-negotiable, and stakeholder expectations are exacting. The Senior Manager of Executive Events will display an ability to anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and deliver consistently exceptional experiences. This individual will be equally comfortable presenting to C-suite executives as you are reviewing vendor contracts or troubleshooting day-of logistics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Hospitality Management, Communications, Business, or related discipline
• 10+ years of event management experience, preferably within healthcare or technology organizations
• Documented success planning and executing events for senior executive audiences
• Advanced project management capabilities, including managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously under deadline pressure
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to maintain operational excellence under stress
• Proven negotiation skills and vendor management experience
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Working knowledge of Cvent, Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint), Salesforce, and Monday.com
• Willingness to travel as business needs require

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare or technology sector event experience
• Familiarity with industry-specific compliance and regulatory requirements
• Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) credential

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of executive-level events, from initial concept through post-event analysis, ensuring flawless execution at every stage
• Provide strategic counsel to internal stakeholders, helping Marketing and Sales leadership understand how events can drive specific business outcomes
• Direct cross-functional project teams with clear goals, defined roles, and structured accountability frameworks that keep high-complexity projects on track
• Negotiate and manage strategic vendor relationships, driving service excellence and cost efficiency while maintaining strong partnership dynamics
• Oversee program budgets exceeding $1M, including detailed forecasting, real-time expense tracking, and comprehensive financial reconciliation
• Implement measurement frameworks to assess event ROI, gather stakeholder feedback, and identify opportunities for program optimization
• Supervise and develop direct report(s), building event management capabilities within the team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees