Sr Events Manager (Remote Opportunity)

Cengage Group

6d•$67,000 - $83,100•Remote

About The Position

We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/. As a Senior Event Manager, your main focus will be on developing the strategy and ensuring the successful implementation of Cengage in-person events. Collaborating with various partners across the organization, you will ensure that each event aligns with the event host and company objectives/goals.

Requirements

5-7 years of event planning
5-7 years of contract negotiation experience
BA/BS Degree or Related Work Experience of 10+ years
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and changing environment
Exceptional project management skills with utmost attention to detail
Ability to multitask to meet deadlines, without breaking a sweat
Ability to work independently—and with a sense of urgency
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Requires proficiency with MS Office and Office 365 and a proficiency in Excel
Experience with Event Technology (Cvent or similar) and Project Management Technology (Workfront or similar)
Ability to travel 7-12 times per year

Responsibilities

Provide strategic event management expertise to stakeholders from planning through event execution and follow-up
Project Manage all aspects of events from planning and launch thru execution, including post event follow-up
Negotiate contracts and handle all contractual deliverables with hotels, restaurants, offsite event locations, destination management companies and AV & IT partners needed for each event
Ensure budget guidelines are met
Support and collaborate with all Events team members throughout the year on events and department projects
Site research & selection for hotels & restaurants
Managing group air travel & ground transportation manifests
Build and maintain online registration sites including data management of attendee information
Coordinating and communicating logistics with internal teams and external partners.
Collaborate with other Events staff to complete larger scale events as a team
Travel to event locations to provide onsite management and support as needed.