Sr Enterprise Events Manager

BECU; Washington; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

4% annual 401(k) contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision

PTO + Exchange

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer time off + donation match

Job summary

BECU seeks a Sr. Enterprise Events Manager to translate business priorities into impactful, large-scale events. You will lead strategy, design experiences, and partner with senior leaders to deliver measurable outcomes that strengthen culture and engagement.

You will manage end-to-end event programs, mentor cross-functional teams, and own budgets while collaborating with vendors to ensure innovative, high-quality experiences across locations. Hybrid role with frequent Seattle-area travel.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing or related field.
• 7 years of corporate event planning experience, including ownership of large-scale events (500+ attendees).
• This role occasionally requires standing, moving, and lifting 40+ lbs during onsite events.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and evolve enterprise event strategies and attendee experiences aligned with priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives with guidance on opportunities, risks, and design.
• Own end-to-end planning, design, execution, and post-event evaluation of high-visibility events.
• Lead cross-functional teams, volunteers, and stakeholders to ensure momentum.
• Manage budgets with fiscal accountability and ensure quality event execution.
• Oversee vendors and production partners to deliver technical components.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships for value and quality.
• Design scalable planning playbooks and operating models for consistency.
• Develop logistics, risk management, and contingency strategies for multi-location events.
• Establish measurement frameworks and pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Event management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing or related field

Tools

Budgeting

Job description

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits? Our 'people helping people' philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference. While we're proud of our history, we're even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there's never been a better time to be part of BECU. You bring more than your expertise to your role, and that matters here. Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $117,200.00-$143,200.00 annually.

The full Pay Range is $91,000.00 - $169,400.00 annually.

At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS - because people helping people starts with supporting you

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
• PTO Program + Exchange Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE:

As the Sr. Enterprise Events Manager, you'll shape and deliver enterprise-wide events that bring BECU's strategy, culture, and brand to life. You'll translate business priorities into memorable experiences that engage employees, members, leaders, and key stakeholders while driving measurable outcomes. By combining strategic thinking with operational excellence, you'll lead high-visibility events that strengthen organizational alignment and create lasting impact. Your expertise in event strategy, experience design, and cross-functional leadership will help elevate how BECU connects, celebrates, and grows. Through your work, you'll influence the future of enterprise events and contribute to meaningful experiences that support BECU's mission and long-term success. This role is a hybrid role and requires frequent travel to the Greater Seattle area.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Event Strategy & Innovation: Define, develop, and continuously evolve enterprise event strategies, concepts, attendee experiences, and operating models that align with organizational priorities and business objectives.
• Executive Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and senior leaders by providing guidance on event opportunities, risks, experience design, and strategic recommendations that support organizational goals and stakeholder alignment.
• Enterprise Event Leadership: Own the end-to-end planning, design, execution, and post-event evaluation of high-visibility enterprise events, ensuring every experience delivers measurable business value and exceptional attendee engagement.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, volunteers, and various stakeholders, creating clarity, alignment, and momentum in dynamic and evolving environments.
• Budget Ownership & Financial Stewardship: Manage enterprise event budgets with strong fiscal accountability, balancing strategic investments with high-quality event execution.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Oversee vendors, agencies, production partners, and external resources to ensure performance excellence, innovation, and successful delivery of technical and production-related event components.
• Contract Negotiation & Relationship Management: Negotiate and manage large-scale contracts, partnerships, and service agreements while driving quality, efficiency, and overall value.
• Operational Excellence: Design and implement scalable planning frameworks, playbooks, and operating models that support consistent and seamless event execution across the organization.
• Logistics & Risk Management: Develop strategies for event logistics, multi-location coordination, contingency planning, and risk management to support successful experiences for diverse audiences.
• Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement: Establish and utilize measurement frameworks to evaluate engagement, business impact, and operational effectiveness while identifying opportunities to modernize, improve, and scale enterprise events.
• Additional Contributions: Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of organizational priorities.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:

• The opportunity to shape the strategy and execution of high-impact enterprise events that influence culture, engagement, and business outcomes.
• Visibility and partnership with senior leaders and executives across the organization.
• Ownership of large-scale, high-profile initiatives with the autonomy to drive innovation and creative solutions.
• The ability to build and refine enterprise event programs, frameworks, and best practices that scale with organizational growth.
• The opportunity to influence employee and member experiences through meaningful, purpose-driven events.
• A collaborative environment that values strategic thinking, creativity, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Professional growth through complex project leadership, executive engagement, vendor management, and enterprise-wide influence.
• The chance to contribute to an organization committed to serving its members and communities while fostering an engaging and inclusive culture.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing or related field, or equivalent work or educational experience.
• 7 years of corporate event planning experience, including ownership of large-scale events (500+ attendees) and event leadership.
• This role occasionally requires the ability to stand or move for extended periods, lift 40+ lbs as needed, and perform physically active tasks during event preparation and onsite event execution.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven ability to set event concepts, operate autonomously, and apply strategies in complex environments required.
• Demonstrated track record of sound judgment across competing priorities and high-visibility initiatives required.
• Experience scaling events across growing organizations, geographics, or audiences required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with, advise, and influence senior leaders and stakeholders required.
• Deep understanding of event production, logistics, and experience design required.
• Experience leading teams, projects, or cross-functional work, with comfort in delivering through others required.
• Familiarity with DEI principles and ability to apply a DEI lens preferred.

JOIN THE JOURNEY:

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU. Embrace the opportunity to grow with us.

Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney

EEO Statement:

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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From our very beginning, BECU has been about people helping people. As a financial services cooperative, our purpose has and always will be the same: we work together to best serve our members and improve the financial well-being of our community. With 90 years and over one million members later, we're still rooted in our values, practices and mission - and even more passionate about our future. As one of the nation's leading credit unions, we're not driven by profit. We're owned by our members and their interests are at the core of everything we do. Now we're growing faster than ever before - but we'll never forget our roots. To continue doing right by our members, we believe we must first do right by our people. Here, you'll receive the resources and support you need to learn, grow and build a meaningful career. Because we know it's our people who make us special.