Executive Events Lead - Hybrid, Budget & Vendor Mastery

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Event Planner to lead end-to-end planning for executive-level meetings and offsite events. You will manage venues, vendors, contracts, budgets, and stakeholder coordination to ensure delivery of high-profile programs that align with business objectives.

The role requires strong analytical, written and verbal communication, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration within a hybrid work model, with some travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus seven years of relevant experience in event planning, hospitality, or project management.
• High school diploma plus ten years of relevant experience in event planning, hospitality, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive-level meeting and event planning, coordinating with senior stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Define objectives, timelines, roles, deliverables, and measures of success with stakeholders.
• Ensure confidentiality, protocol, stakeholder experience, and leadership visibility for events.
• Provide planning support for external nonprofit and association meetings in Duke Energy spaces.
• Manage multiple concurrent events, coordinating schedules, resources, and risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Budget tracking

Reporting tools

Attention to detail

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree + 7 years experience

High school diploma + 10 years experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Event Planner to lead end-to-end planning for executive-level meetings and offsite events. You will manage venues, vendors, contracts, budgets, and stakeholder coordination to ensure delivery of high-profile programs that align with business objectives.

The role requires strong analytical, written and verbal communication, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration within a hybrid work model, with some travel as needed.