Strategic Events Lead

HighRadius • Houston, TX

75d

About The Position

The Strategic Events Lead is the orchestrator behind Radiance, our annual client conference. This is a high-visibility role requiring exceptional project management skills and hands-on operational ownership. You’ll oversee the event lifecycle, managing complex logistics, vendor and venue partnerships, contract negotiations, and budgets, while collaborating cross-functionally to bring the strategic vision to life.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in event coordination, project management, or marketing.
• Proven track record in vendor management, contract negotiation, and end-to-end event logistics, from planning through on-site execution.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in managing large-scale conferences or events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all operational aspects of the conference, including venue selection, setup, catering, A/V, transportation, and accommodations.
• Liaise and negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to secure contracts and manage deliverables.
• Manage on-site event operations, troubleshooting issues in real time to ensure smooth delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed event timelines, checklists, and budgets.
• Coordinate registration processes, attendee communications, and on-site support.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to align logistics with content and promotional activities.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and provide actionable feedback for continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus or commission (for eligible roles)
• Competitive benefits, 401k matching plan and wellness resources
• Chance to earn stock options for top-performers
• Paid parental leave
• Paid company & flex holidays
• ZINGy environment: quarterly events, team outings, and MORE!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees