Event Management Lead

Tata Consultancy Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services Limited in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Event Management Lead to plan, coordinate, and flawlessly execute corporate events, conferences, and trade shows. You will drive end-to-end logistics, collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to internal policies.

The role emphasizes independent management of complex projects, strong communication, and a customer-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in event planning or trade show management.
• Strong knowledge of event logistics, venue operations, and complex trade show coordination.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience adhering to internal policies, procurement processes, and budget guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events end-to-end from concept to post-event wrap-up.
• Manage timelines, run of show, budgets, and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate venue sourcing, catering, AV, decor, swag, transportation, and production.
• Ensure brand standards and internal policies are followed across events.
• Handle on-site execution, attendee experience, and issue resolution.

Skills

Communication

Education

Associates degree or BA in marketing

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail oriented Event Management Lead with 13+ years of experience to support the planning, coordination, and flawless execution of corporate events, conferences, trade shows, customer engagements, and internal programs. This individual will serve as a hands on planner responsible for end to end event logistics while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong operational rigor, excellent communication skills, deep trade show execution knowledge, and a passion for delivering exceptional event experiences. While this is not a people management role, it requires someone who can independently manage complex projects, adhere to internal policies and procedures, contribute ideas, and thrive within a fast paced team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Execution
  • Support the full life cycle of events, including concept development, logistics planning, on site execution, and post event wrap up.
  • Manage event timelines, project plans, run of show documents, and budget trackers.
  • Coordinate all event elements such as venue sourcing, catering, audiovisual, decor, swag, transportation, and production needs.
  • Ensure brand standards and internal policies/procedures are upheld across all event processes and documentation.
  • Execute trade show logistics including booth coordination, exhibitor management, show services, shipping, asset tracking, and pre show/post show operations.
• Vendor Management
  • Work with third party vendors (venues, production partners, promotional suppliers, printers, transportation providers, trade show contractors, etc.) to obtain competitive quotes and high quality services.
  • Support contract review, negotiation, and invoice reconciliation.
  • Maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure performance meets expectations.
• Stakeholder & Team Collaboration
  • Participate in internal planning calls, providing clear updates and capturing action items.
  • Support internal stakeholders through organized documentation, timely communication, and proactive follow through.
  • Ensure alignment with internal compliance requirements, procurement processes, finance protocols, and operational standards.
• Logistics & Operations
  • Prepare event materials including signage, floor plans, attendee guides, and printed collateral.
  • Manage on site setup, execution, attendee experience, exhibitor needs, and real time issue resolution.
  • Coordinate asset management, warehousing, and trade show booth logistics.
• Post Event Work
  • Conduct post event wrap up including vendor reconciliation, event reporting, cost analysis, and lessons learned.
  • Maintain event documentation, templates, and tools to support process consistency and adherence to internal policies.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in event planning or trade show management, ideally in corporate or agency environments.
• Strong knowledge of event logistics, venue operations, and complex trade show coordination.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing and adhering to internal corporate policies, procedures, procurement processes, and budget guidelines.
• Ability to work on site at events, including evenings or weekends - around 30%.
• Calm under pressure, solutions oriented, and highly resourceful.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering best in class experiences.
• Associates degree or BA in marketing preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with sponsorship fulfillment, budgeting, and cost management.
• Familiarity with production, staging, audiovisual, and trade show services terminology.
• Ability to adapt quickly in fast paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Creative mindset with an eye for enhancing the attendee and exhibitor experience.

Salary Range

$110,500-$149,500 a year

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Location: New York, NY

Function: CONSULTANCY

Role: Lead

ID: 433804

Skills: Communication

Salary Range: $110,500 - $149,500