Sr. Manager, Events & Experiences, Filene (WI, TX, or CO)

Filene Research Institute; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Filene Research Institute in the United States seeks a Sr. Manager, Events & Experiences to lead planning, development, and execution of in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences.

You will translate Filene's research, ideas, communities, and priorities into engaging experiences that foster learning and action. The role oversees end-to-end event management—from concept through production and evaluation—collaborating with internal teams, partners, sponsors, venues, and vendors to deliver

Job description

Role Overview

The Sr. Manager, Events & Experiences leads the planning, development, and execution of Filene's portfolio of in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences. This role turns Filene's research, ideas, communities, and strategic priorities into engaging experiences that bring people together, deepen relationships, and create opportunities for learning and action.

Filene's event portfolio includes signature industry experiences such as big.bright.minds, FiLab Symposium, Crash events, i3 meetings, and Filene's GAC Breakfast, as well as member and prospect experiences, webinars, annual meetings, and internal gatherings. The Sr. Manager works across this portfolio to create a consistent, high-quality Filene experience while tailoring each event to its specific audience, objectives, and desired outcomes.

This role owns the end-to-end event management process-from early concept and planning through production, execution, and evaluation. The Sr. Manager works closely with internal program owners, Marketing, Membership, external partners, sponsors, venues, and vendors to establish event goals, build project plans and budgets, manage complex logistics, drive attendance, and deliver experiences that reflect the Filene brand.

Success in this role requires someone who can see both the experience and the details: translating an idea into a thoughtful event concept while building the plans, partnerships, systems, and processes required to execute it exceptionally well.