Senior Events Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple event projects simultaneously, from initial intake and scoping through planning, execution, and closeout.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for requesters, clarifying objectives, requirements, timelines, and expectations.
• Actively manage the incoming request queue, assess urgency and complexity, and coordinate priorities, resources, and deadlines.
• Develop and maintain event plans, schedules, checklists, and status trackers to ensure milestones and dependencies are clearly understood.
• Coordinate logistics, meeting spaces, attendee communications, registration, materials, technology, catering, and other requirements appropriate to each event.
• Work closely with internal teams, vendors, and service partners to confirm responsibilities and ensure readiness.
• Provide timely updates to requesters, flag risks early, and resolve issues with minimal disruption.
• Manage changes to scope, timing, and logistics, communicating their implications and securing necessary approvals.
• Support event budgets, expense tracking, invoice review, and reconciliation in accordance with established processes.
• Provide onsite event support as required, addressing last-minute needs with professionalism and composure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in corporate events, event coordination, or event project management.
• Demonstrated ability to independently coordinate complex events and manage a high volume of concurrent requests.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working directly with demanding requesters and senior professionals.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, supported by a disciplined approach to tracking activities and following through.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines, anticipate needs, and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clarify requests and communicate constraints constructively.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and event management, scheduling, or workflow tracking tools.
• Experience in financial services or a similarly fast-paced corporate environment preferred.

Preferred

• Composed under pressure: Responds calmly and decisively to urgent requests and unexpected changes.
• Structured and accountable: Maintains clear plans, accurate records, and consistent follow-through.
• Client focused: Builds trusted relationships through responsiveness, discretion, and reliable delivery.
• Proactive and resourceful: Anticipates challenges, develops practical solutions, and escalates appropriately.
• Collaborative: Works effectively across teams while taking ownership of assigned events.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• employer/partner discounts