Senior Events & Sponsorships Lead

Pearson; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Events to own critical components of customer, partner and industry event experiences that align with commercial, marketing and brand objectives. You will translate business goals into high-quality event experiences, coordinating internal teams, partners, vendors and sponsors to ensure delivery and impact across a global events programme.

This role emphasizes strategy, organization, stakeholder engagement, and flawless execution, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Proven experience independently managing complex events and programmes.
• Strong planning, budgeting and timeline management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Experience with sponsorships and association programmes.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned event workstreams from planning through post-event follow-up.
• Manage timelines, budgets, vendors, venues, registration, communications and materials.
• Translate objectives into event plans with milestones and success metrics.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams and external partners to ensure delivery excellence.
• Support successful event execution with a high-quality attendee experience.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Event tech know-how

Cvent

CRM systems

Event measurement

Tools

Cvent

CRM systems

Event reporting tools

Job description

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Events to own critical components of customer, partner and industry event experiences that align with commercial, marketing and brand objectives. You will translate business goals into high-quality event experiences, coordinating internal teams, partners, vendors and sponsors to ensure delivery and impact across a global events programme.

This role emphasizes strategy, organization, stakeholder engagement, and flawless execution, with opportunities to