End-to-End Corporate Events Lead

American Express Global Business Travel; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express Global Business Travel is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead end-to-end programs for a dedicated Experience Studio client. You will manage budgets, suppliers, and onsite logistics, collaborating with a producer who holds final plan and budget approval.

You will oversee multiple programs annually, coordinate registration and attendee communications, and ensure timely close with reconciliations. A background in corporate meetings and strong Cvent experience are required.

Qualifications

• Four+ years planning corporate meetings and events, with programs carried from kickoff through reconciliation.
• Onsite lead on ten+ programs per year.
• Independent management of program budgets up to $500,000 with forecasts and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of hotel and supplier contracts, banquet orders, attrition, minimums, overtime, and changes.
• Strong command of enterprise project tools (e.g., Cvent) and client environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver assigned programs end to end with the producer, from kickoff through onsite execution and close.
• Keep the program plan current in the client’s project tools with tasks, owners, and dates readable by producer and client.
• Build and manage program budgets with the producer, up to $500,000, and assist on larger programs.
• Manage suppliers from contract terms to final invoices within client procurement rules.
• Coordinate attendee communications and housing with Attendee Experience Coordinators.
• Lead onsite for programs, including staffing, run of show, and supplier coordination.
• Carry multiple programs at different stages, including ten+ onsite per year.
• Close programs on time with final invoices, reconciliations, and debriefs.
• Maintain planning files and notes so another manager can take over next day.
• Raise risks early to producer and Studio Operations Manager with recommendations.

Skills

Event planning

Onsite leadership

Budget management

Contracts knowledge

Cvent

Stakeholder management

Onsite composure

Written communication

Multitasking

CMP (preferred)

Tools

Cvent

Job description

American Express Global Business Travel is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead end-to-end programs for a dedicated Experience Studio client. You will manage budgets, suppliers, and onsite logistics, collaborating with a producer who holds final plan and budget approval.

You will oversee multiple programs annually, coordinate registration and attendee communications, and ensure timely close with reconciliations. A background in corporate meetings and strong Cvent experience are required.