Responsibilities

• Event Design & Execution
• Lead the design and orchestration of large Firm leadership events, including offsites for 1,000+ attendees (Principal Connect) and large group webcasts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including communications writers, creative teams and the internal Travel & Events Team.
• Working with senior leaders defines the goals, objectives, and outcomes for each event, ensuring alignment with Firm strategy and leadership priorities.
• Creates a detailed project plan for every event to ensure excellence in execution and comprehends executive calendars for preparation.
• Ensure coherence and high-quality execution of all presentations and event materials.
• Creates a predictable, repeatable process for planning and execution.
• Directs presentation performance with best practices in public speaking and stage presence.
• Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to design meeting forums that foster engagement and strategic discussion.
• Support the leadership team in maximizing outcomes from market visits, including coordinating agendas and ensuring comprehensive preparation.
• Leverage strong project management skills to partner with the Travel & Events Team on the planning and execution of Firm leadership events, from inception to debrief.
• Ensures detailed T-60 plans are created for all events.
• Collaborate with Communications relationship managers and content hub, and subject matter experts under leaders, to understand strategy and the topics that impact our business to create a strategic content plan for all events.
• Work with creative resources to design clear and effective presentation graphics and design.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that all aspects of the events are executed flawlessly.
• Utilize project management expertise during periods of downtime (between events) to support major change communication initiatives and other strategic projects.
• Analyze and evaluate the success of events against established goals and objectives, providing insights for future enhancements.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to continuously improve event design and execution strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in leadership events design and project management, with a proven track record in designing large-scale events.
• Strong experience in project management, with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex logistics.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives.
• Ability to understand and relay business strategy that may include highly technical subject matter.
• Candidate must have influencing skills with demonstrated ability to drive groups of people to conclusions quickly. They will need “elbows” at times.
• Proficient in project management tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred

• Large corporate or resort industry production skills are preferred.