Strategic Corporate Meetings & Events Planner

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Corporate Meetings & Events Planner to lead planning and execution of a range of meetings and events that support business objectives and employee engagement. You will partner with sponsors and stakeholders to deliver seamless experiences and manage budgets, contracts, and event logistics.

Responsibilities include venue sourcing, hotel contracting, registration, onsite execution, and coordination with procurement, legal, and communications teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in corporate meetings, events, hospitality, or related fields.
• Experience planning and executing meetings, conferences, workshops, or corporate events.
• Experience with venue sourcing, hotel negotiations, and supplier management.
• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing budgets and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Cvent or similar event management platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting executive meetings and leadership events.
• Knowledge of event contracting, room block management, and attendee logistics.
• Experience working in a global corporate environment.
• CMP certification or equivalent event management credentials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute leadership meetings, business planning sessions, employee engagement events, workshops, training programs, and team offsites.
• Develop event timelines, project plans, and execution schedules.
• Manage registration, attendee communications, and event materials.
• Lead onsite, virtual, and hybrid event execution.
• Conduct site visits and support event readiness reviews.
• Source and negotiate hotels, venues, and meeting facilities.
• Manage event contracts, hotel room blocks, and attendee accommodations.
• Coordinate catering, audiovisual, transportation, and event suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve operational issues.
• Partner with Procurement and Legal on contract review and compliance requirements.
• Consult with business sponsors to understand event objectives and requirements.
• Partner with Corporate Communications, Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Travel, Facilities, and Catering teams.
• Provide planning recommendations, status updates, and event support.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and planning timelines.
• Develop and manage event budgets.
• Track expenses and support invoice reconciliation.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and attendee surveys.
• Recommend improvements that enhance event effectiveness and attendee experience.
• Utilize Cvent to manage registration, attendee communications, event websites, surveys, and reporting. Support standardization of event processes and technology adoption.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Budget management

Event planning

Education

CMP certification

Tools

Cvent

Excel

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Corporate Meetings & Events Planner to lead planning and execution of a range of meetings and events that support business objectives and employee engagement. You will partner with sponsors and stakeholders to deliver seamless experiences and manage budgets, contracts, and event logistics.

Responsibilities include venue sourcing, hotel contracting, registration, onsite execution, and coordination with procurement, legal, and communications teams.