Event Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay access

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced event leader to plan and deliver complex event programs end-to-end. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and budgets while maintaining service quality and timelines.

You will drive priorities, monitor progress, and ensure resources are used efficiently to meet ambitious goals. Visa sponsorship is not provided; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• University degree or certification plus extensive experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and influence outcomes through planning, coordination, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead event planning and delivery for complex projects/programs.
• Assign, monitor, and review work across a cross-functional team.
• Set priorities, goals, and operational plans for the event workstream(s); determine how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
• Manage and maintain budget (may include signature authority depending on level).
• Coordinate and monitor work performed by external vendors/contractors (as applicable).
• Drive improvements to services/processes/standards for event delivery when needed.

Skills

Event planning

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree or certification

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Role summary

Plan and deliver events and event programs end-to-end, leading complex projects with cross-functional partners and vendors, while managing timelines, budgets, and service quality expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead event planning and delivery for complex projects/programs
• Assign, monitor, and review work across a cross-functional team
• Set priorities, goals, and operational plans for the event workstream(s); determine how to use resources to meet schedules and goals
• Manage and maintain budget (may include signature authority depending on level)
• Coordinate and monitor work performed by external vendors/contractors (as applicable)
• Drive improvements to services/processes/standards for event delivery when needed

Qualifications (common)

• University degree or relevant certification, plus extensive experience in a relevant field
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and influence outcomes through planning, coordination, and stakeholder management

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position: 88,271.00 – 113,000.00 USD per year. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location: On-site –San Jose, CA

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Equal Opportunity and Disability Accommodations

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

California Residents only: If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For further information, visit jll.com.