Senior Event Manager

Job Title: Senior Event Manager
Duration: 6 months
Location: Jersey City, NJ 07310/ New York
Pay rate: $72/hr

Note: This position will be expected to work in JC, NYC and travel onsite within the U.S. as necessary for event management

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Event Manager to join our team as a contractor for a period of 6 months. The candidate will be responsible for event management across the CIB events calendar. These include planning and budgeting for our flagship conferences as well as on-site support events for more targeted audiences. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in event management, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality events on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead event planning and coordination support for a selection of CIB-wide events working closely with the event owners, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure successful execution
• Assist in the development and management of event budgets, timelines, and logistics
• Coordinate with internal teams, including marketing, communications, and sales, to ensure alignment and effective promotion of the events
• Manage relationships with external vendors, such as caterers, audio-visual providers, and decorators, to ensure high-quality delivery of services
• Develop and maintain event websites, registration platforms, and other digital channels as required
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for speakers, attendees, and staff as needed
• Provide on-site event management support, including registration, catering, and audio-visual coordination
• Conduct post-event evaluations and KPI's and provide recommendations for future improvements

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in event management, with some direct experience in the financial services industry preferred
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality events on time and within budget
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high levels of accuracy
• Experience with event management software and digital tools, such as event registration platforms and website management
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Skills Required:

• Excellent knowledge of events management best practice, tools and opportunities
• Excellent project management and people management skills
• Good understanding of client types covered
• Strives for resource optimization, cost efficiency and industrialization of processes
• Strong analytical skills to track KPI and monitor ROI
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to liaise in a professional manner with all levels of staff/management and external contacts
• Eye for detail - methodical approach to work