Sr Specialist Manager Events

AT&T•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections. What you'll do: Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact events that enhance brand visibility, engage target audiences, support organizational goals, and maximize company presence at minimal cost. Develop and Execute Event Strategies: Create and implement comprehensive event plans and strategies to effectively position events, drive customer engagement, and support organizational goals. Ensure alignment with key initiatives and objectives. Budget and Resource Management: Prepare and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources. Negotiate with vendors to maximize value and stay within budget. Assume primary ownership of programs while limiting third-party involvement to increase event ROI. Coordinate and Manage Event Logistics: Oversee all logistical aspects of events, including venue selection, catering, transportation, and accommodation. Lead regular project and program meetings to ensure all activities are executed smoothly and on time. Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with officer teams, external vendors, and internal stakeholders to champion high-profile and unique event experiences. Build a high level of trust through face-to-face interactions with C-Level customers, Officers, Board Members, celebrities, and professional athletes. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track and analyze the performance of events using key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics. Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success and provide insights for future improvements. Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, requiring extensive travel and work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
2+ years of events planning experience.
Certification is required in some areas.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact events that enhance brand visibility, engage target audiences, support organizational goals, and maximize company presence at minimal cost.
Develop and Execute Event Strategies: Create and implement comprehensive event plans and strategies to effectively position events, drive customer engagement, and support organizational goals. Ensure alignment with key initiatives and objectives.
Budget and Resource Management: Prepare and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources. Negotiate with vendors to maximize value and stay within budget. Assume primary ownership of programs while limiting third-party involvement to increase event ROI.
Coordinate and Manage Event Logistics: Oversee all logistical aspects of events, including venue selection, catering, transportation, and accommodation. Lead regular project and program meetings to ensure all activities are executed smoothly and on time.
Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with officer teams, external vendors, and internal stakeholders to champion high-profile and unique event experiences. Build a high level of trust through face-to-face interactions with C-Level customers, Officers, Board Members, celebrities, and professional athletes.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track and analyze the performance of events using key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics. Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success and provide insights for future improvements.
Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, requiring extensive travel and work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone