Senior Event Manager: Global End-to-End Planning Leader

Colonial Group; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in the United States seeks a senior Event Manager to lead end-to-end planning and execution of in-person and virtual events, from concept through post-event summaries.

This senior individual contributor role guides cross-functional teams, mentors staff, and negotiates with venues and vendors to ensure exceptional attendee experiences while meeting budgets and deadlines. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Certifications such as CMP, CMM, PMP, or CAPM are a plus.
• 7+ years of end-to-end event planning experience for small to large venues.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of in-person or virtual events from concept to completion, including post-event summaries.
• Collaborate with business owners to create detailed event plans and budgets.
• Source, negotiate, and coordinate with venues, audiovisual providers, decorators, and other vendors.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure event success.
• Ensure seamless on-site execution with a focus on attendee experience.
• Administer and maintain online registration systems.
• Prepare event budgets and final reconciliations.
• Negotiate contracts and adhere to PMI processes.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder management

On-site execution

Project management

English proficiency

Travel coordination

Contract negotiation

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Certifications CMP/CMM/PMP/CAPM are a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Registration systems

Job description

Colonial Group in the United States seeks a senior Event Manager to lead end-to-end planning and execution of in-person and virtual events, from concept through post-event summaries.

This senior individual contributor role guides cross-functional teams, mentors staff, and negotiates with venues and vendors to ensure exceptional attendee experiences while meeting budgets and deadlines. Travel up to 25% is required.