Event Manager

Randstad USA; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an Events Program Manager to lead scalable corporate events within the Global Travel & Expense team. You will oversee end-to-end execution, from sourcing to operations, across internal events, offsites, and customer engagements.

You’ll optimize logistics, negotiate venues and hotel contracts, and help scale governance and service models. A tech-driven mindset, experience with event platforms like Cvent, and a CMP/CMM-related certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate meeting and event planning or procurement.
• Proven ability to source, negotiate, and manage complex venues and hotel contracts.
• Experience building scalable events programs and governance.
• Hands-on with event tech platforms (Cvent, Navan, Groupize) and analytics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and operations for internal events, offsites, executive meetings, trainings, and customer engagements.
• Manage venue sourcing, hotel contracts, room blocks, group travel, and transportation while driving cost savings.
• Help build global meetings governance, intake standards, and service models.
• Implement and optimize event management tech and dashboards; explore AI-driven workflows.

Skills

End-to-End Execution

Logistics & Procurement

Program Strategy

Tech & Innovation

Event Planning

Negotiation

M&E tech platforms

AI/automation mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Cvent

Navan

Groupize

Job description

Are you a strategic, tech-savvy event professional who loves building scalable programs, optimizing supplier relationships, and delivering seamless attendee experiences? We’re looking for an Events Program Manager to join a world-class Global Travel & Expense team!

What You’ll Do:

• End-to-End Execution: Lead sourcing and operations for small-to-medium internal events, offsites, executive meetings, trainings, and customer engagements.
• Logistics & Procurement: Manage venue sourcing, hotel contract negotiations, room blocks, group travel, and ground transportation while driving cost savings through strategic RFPs.
• Program Strategy & Scaling: Help build global Meetings & Events governance, intake standards, operational playbooks, and service models.
• Tech & Innovation: Implement and optimize event management tech (Cvent, Navan, Groupize, etc.), build spend/KPI dashboards, and leverage AI/automation to streamline workflows.
• 5+ years of corporate meeting & event planning, strategic sourcing, or procurement experience.
• Contract Mastery: Proven track record negotiating complex venue, hotel, and supplier agreements.
• Tech-Driven Mindset: Hands-on experience with M&E tech platforms; passion for automation and AI-driven process improvements is a huge plus!
• Credentials: CMP, CMM, or related event management certifications are a bonus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Business, or a related field.