Events Manager

Global Payments Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global benefits

Career development

Learning opportunities

Inclusive team

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking an Events Manager to drive high-impact events that strengthen client relationships, elevate brand awareness, and generate opportunities worldwide.

You will own end-to-end event programs, collaborate with marketing, product, and creative teams, and optimize ROI based on data and feedback. You will manage budgets, vendor partnerships, and multifunctional teams while championing continuous improvement and scalability of the events portfolio.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of event planning or trade show management experience, including ownership of events with 200-500+ attendees.
• Proven ability to manage multiple mid-to-large scale events, meet goals, deadlines and budget expectations.
• Strong vendor negotiation, budget management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using event or project management platforms (Cvent, Wrike, Monday.com) to manage delivery.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and customer service skills; able to lead initiatives and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact events from strategy through execution to strengthen brand and achieve business outcomes.
• Drive event ROI by aligning programs to objectives and using insights to optimize future results.
• Influence cross-functional teams to create cohesive event experiences for clients and the organization.
• Own event budgets, vendor partnerships, and resource planning with financial accountability.
• Champion continuous improvement by leveraging data and industry trends to expand reach and effectiveness.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership & collaboration

Tools

Cvent

Wrike

Monday.com

Job description

Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an Events Manager to join our ever evolving Marketing Events Team and help shape the future of global commerce. In this role, you will drive high-impact events that strengthen client relationships, elevate brand awareness, generate business opportunities and deliver measurable results. Working at the center of cross-functional collaboration, you will influence how Global Payments connects with clients, partners and industry audiences through memorable experiences that support business growth. This is an opportunity to take ownership of strategic events, lead meaningful initiatives and create lasting impact while contributing to Global Payments' mission of enabling commerce worldwide. What you'll own

• Lead high-impact events from strategy through execution, delivering experiences that strengthen brand presence, increase engagement and contribute to measurable business outcomes.
• Drive event performance and return on investment (ROI) by aligning programs to business objectives, identifying opportunities for optimization and using insights to improve future results.
• Influence cross-functional success by bringing together marketing, product, creative and business stakeholders to create cohesive event experiences that maximize value for clients and the organization.
• Own event budgets, vendor partnerships and resource planning, ensuring investments deliver strong business impact while maintaining financial accountability and operational excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement across the event portfolio, leveraging data, attendee feedback and industry trends to enhance experiences, expand reach and increase event effectiveness.

What you'll bring

• 4-6 years of event planning, trade show management or related experience, including ownership of events with 200-500+ attendees.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple mid-to-large scale events simultaneously while achieving business goals, deadlines and budget expectations.
• Strong expertise in vendor negotiation, budget management and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build productive partnerships and drive results.
• Experience using event or project management platforms such as Cvent, Wrike, Monday.com or similar tools to effectively manage event delivery.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and customer service skills, with the ability to independently lead initiatives and influence diverse stakeholders.

It's a bonus if you have

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation.
• Experience measuring and presenting event performance metrics, including attendance, lead generation and return on investment (ROI).
• Proven experience mentoring event coordinators or supporting the development of less experienced team members.

About The Team Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders. What makes a Globalpayer? Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders. Our Perks - What We’ll Bring For You We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.

• A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution
• Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business
• Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise
• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter
• Time to give back through community and charity initiatives
• A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing
• Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements

https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/ Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; We will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). Diversity and EEO Statements Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.