Global Events Strategy Lead

Stantec; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Team Lead, Events to drive strategic planning and execution of international, national, and regional tradeshows, conferences, and sponsorships in North America. You will lead a team of event specialists, partner with BOUs, and ensure brand-aligned experiences that meet business objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with senior stakeholders, and the ability to manage complex, multi-geography programs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.
• 5-7 years of related work experience.
• 2-3 years in a people leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Define annual plan of strategic tradeshows, conferences, and events with BOUs.
• Advise internal teams on event strategy and standardize processes.
• Lead budgeting, spend monitoring, and provide ROI analysis.
• Coach and develop a team of events specialists across regions.
• Collaborate on messaging, graphics, and event positioning.
• Ensure end-to-end logistics for events including exhibit setup and onsite support.
• Own vendor partnerships and sponsorship opportunities aligned with objectives.
• Deliver insights and reports to leadership to shape future participation.

Skills

Team leadership

Event strategy

Stakeholder management

Branding & marketing

Budgeting

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Job description

Stantec seeks a Team Lead, Events to drive strategic planning and execution of international, national, and regional tradeshows, conferences, and sponsorships in North America. You will lead a team of event specialists, partner with BOUs, and ensure brand-aligned experiences that meet business objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with senior stakeholders, and the ability to manage complex, multi-geography programs in a fast-paced environment.