Strategic Events Lead: Sponsorship & Programs

Pearson; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Events to independently own critical components of customer-facing events, conferences, sponsorships and association programmes that align with Pearson's go-to-market priorities.

You will translate business objectives into high-quality event experiences, coordinating internal teams, external partners and vendors to ensure successful delivery. This role balances strategy, organization and flawless execution within a global events programme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience independently managing complex events, conferences, sponsorships or association programmes.
• Strong project management with budgeting, timelines and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience delivering events from planning to post-event reporting.
• Ability to work with vendors, agencies and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Own event workstreams from planning through post-event follow-up.
• Manage timelines, budgets, vendors, venues, registration and attendee communications.
• Translate objectives into event plans with milestones and success measures.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners to ensure delivery.
• Support sponsorship and association deliverables from planning through activation.
• Capture outcomes, analyze performance, and suggest improvements.
• Provide coaching and share templates to upskill colleagues.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication

Tools

Cvent

CRM systems

Job description

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Events to independently own critical components of customer-facing events, conferences, sponsorships and association programmes that align with Pearson's go-to-market priorities.

You will translate business objectives into high-quality event experiences, coordinating internal teams, external partners and vendors to ensure successful delivery. This role balances strategy, organization and flawless execution within a global events programme.