Event Manager - Internal Operations

Milliman, Inc; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) Plan

Discretionary Bonus Program

Paid Time Off (PTO) - 15 days/year

10 paid holidays

Family Building Benefits

Paid Parental Leave - 11 weeks

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability - Short & Long Term

Job summary

Milliman is seeking an experienced Event Manager - Internal Operations to lead strategy, planning, and execution of forums and shareholder events tied to consultant revenue.

You will collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to plan up to 15 events per year, manage budgets, and deliver engaging attendee experiences across virtual and in-person formats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a communications, business, marketing, or related field.
• 8–10 years of corporate event planning experience leading large-scale, multi-day events.
• Experience with event strategy, logistics, analytics, and experiential design.
• Proficient with Wrike, Dynamics, Cvent, and virtual event platforms.
• Willingness to travel up to 60%.

Responsibilities

• Translate business objectives into compelling event programming and attendee journeys.
• Lead end-to-end event execution: venue selection, contracts, registration, agenda, attendee mgmt, catering, staffing, budgets.
• Assess risks and maintain clarity among stakeholders and vendors.
• Partner with MarCom, Global Corporate Services, and external vendors across the event lifecycle.
• Manage event communications, collateral, badges, signage, and show-day readiness.
• Conduct post-event surveys, data analysis, and distribute findings to stakeholders.
• Adhere to firm policies and compliance.

Skills

Event Strategy

Vendor Management

Cross-functional

Budget Management

Stakeholder Communication

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Negotiation

Travel Willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Wrike

Microsoft Dynamics

Cvent

Virtual Event Platforms

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Event Manager - Internal Operations leads strategy, planning and execution of Milliman's discipline-specific forums and shareholder events that tie back to consultant revenue. We are looking for a strategic event leader who excels in managing complex, highly visible programs and creating impactful attendee experiences. This role collaborates with stakeholders and vendors to develop, plan, budget, and execute up to 15 events per year.

As part of the Events team within Milliman's internal MarCom department, this position requires high-level attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage many stakeholders simultaneously. This role must be able to anticipate project needs, prioritize work, meet deadlines with little supervision, and execute events from start to finish.

Because we operate with a flat team structure, the person in this role should be equally comfortable designing high-level event strategies and executing the day-of details. This person will partner closely with teammates to share the workload on site. This role has direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape Milliman's long-term growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Event Management

• Partner with leadership and event chairs to identify event goals. Translate business objectives into compelling event programming and attendee journeys. Ensure agenda reflects company priorities.
• Lead all aspects of event execution, including venue selection, contract negotiation, Cvent registration build, agenda creation, attendee management, catering, accommodations, staffing, and budget management
• Assess risks, drive clarity, and foster shared understanding by asking probing questions and challenging assumptions
• Work as a cross-functional project manager with other teams in MarCom, Milliman's Global Corporate Services teams, business owners, and with external vendors in support of the event lifecycle
• Drive the timeline and execution for all event communications and materials. Acts as the primary liaison to the brand and creative team to partner on collateral. Independently manage critical deadlines for email campaigns and ensures all physical assets (badges, reg sheets, signage) are accurately produced and ready for show day.
• Close out all events as required including post event surveys, data analysis and distribution to stakeholders. Gather feedback and review post-event analysis and make recommendations.
• Adhere to all Firm policies regarding compliance regulations and protocols

Operational Support

• Propose and implement new ideas and creative solutions to improve and streamline event planning processes
• Manage, monitor and report on event budgets quarterly
• Prepare and modify contracts by identifying business terms from legal ones and negotiating as needed with venues

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, business, marketing, or related field.
• The ideal candidate must have minimum 8 - 10 years' corporate event planning experience, specifically leading large-scale, multi-day gatherings.
• The ideal candidate must have comprehensive knowledge in event strategy, logistics, communications, analytics, and experiential design. Experience with a variety of event formats (virtual / in-person, webinars, and client events).
• The ideal candidate must have experience with Wrike or similar project management tools including Microsoft Dynamics, Cvent, and virtual event platforms.
• The ideal candidate must have the willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.
• Must have previous experience working in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional global organization. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across organizational levels including executives.
• Must be extremely organized, strong attention to detail, and the highest standards or service-delivery and audience/participant engagement.
• Must have excellent judgement, and creative problem-solving skills, including contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and contingency planning.

LOCATION:

This is a remote role. This job posting is expected to close on October 23rd, 2026

COMPENSATION:

The overall range for this role is $78,800 - $145,130. For candidates residing in:

• Alaska, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia the range is $90,620 - $145,130.

• All other locations the range is $78,800 - $126,200.

A combination of factors will be considered, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, etc.

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision - Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
• 401(k) Plan - Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
• Discretionary Bonus Program - Recognizing employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
• Holidays - A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
• Family Building Benefits - Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
• Paid Parental Leave - 11 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
• Life Insurance & AD&D - 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Fully paid by Milliman.

ABOUT MILLIMAN:

Independent for over 77 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world's most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.

Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.