Senior Events Lead: Strategy, Logistics & Budgets

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine seeks an experienced events professional to manage highly complex organizational and special events from planning through completion. You will coordinate logistics, vendors, budgets, timelines, communications, and on-site operations while guiding staff and volunteers under the direction of the Director, Events.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop event plans, monitor budgets, secure quotes, and ensure stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7+ years of directly related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of event planning and management, including complex logistics, operations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management and organizational skills to independently manage multiple events, timelines, and resources.
• Strong budget and financial management skills, including expense tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute highly complex organizational events.
• Lead event logistics and operations, coordinating venues, equipment, catering, transportation, staffing, and on-site activities.
• Manage event budgets, monitor expenses, review invoices, and optimize cost efficiency.
• Coordinate vendors and service providers, obtain quotes, manage contracts, and address issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely communication.
• Lead cross-functional teams and provide guidance on responsibilities and timelines without direct supervision.
• Develop and maintain event plans, checklists, and communications to support consistent execution.
• Proactively resolve logistics and vendor challenges before and during events.
• Evaluate event outcomes and prepare reports with recommendations for future improvements.
• Participate in and manage special projects as needed.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor coordination

On-site execution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Johns Hopkins Medicine seeks an experienced events professional to manage highly complex organizational and special events from planning through completion. You will coordinate logistics, vendors, budgets, timelines, communications, and on-site operations while guiding staff and volunteers under the direction of the Director, Events.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop event plans, monitor budgets, secure quotes, and ensure stakeholder alignment.