Manager, Event Operations – People Manager

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Manager of Event Operations responsible for leading a team of Event Managers ensuring delivery of events. Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence at One10.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership/direction to a team of Event Managers to ensure successful delivery of programs
  • Develop and mentor the assigned team of Event Managers to ensure their career path and growth
  • Operate programs as assigned
  • Mentor and teach direct reports on department process compliance and customer requirements
  • Provide performance feedback throughout year
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports
  • Approval of time off requests/tracking compliance
  • Participate in new-hire interview and hiring process
  • Manage Programs
  • Develop staffing plans to address sold project activity
  • Develop comprehensive Operational Playbooks to drive team organization and optimal performance
  • Drive operational excellence and growth in collaboration with Sales Team partners
  • Attend program kick-off meetings (Sales Planning turnovers)
  • Conduct regular file reviews with Event Manager throughout the life of the program
  • Monitor timeline management
  • Monitor client contract/PCN compliance (signatures)
  • Monitor supplier contract compliance (As Agent For…signature)
  • Monitor invoices schedules
  • Review/approve budgets and proformas
  • Check program Trip Specs against budget, program agenda
  • Check/approve program BEO's against trip specs/budget
  • Assist Event Managers with project tasks when needed
  • Own programs based on staffing level needs
  • Oversee completion of program wrap-up (resource files and archive process)
  • Monitor hours/direct costs on a per project basis (bi-weekly)
  • Ensure proformas are updated/routed by Event Manager
  • Ensure positive cash flow on a per project basis
  • Ensure Event Managers comply with billing turnover SLA's
  • Ensure accuracy/completion of billing turnover documents
  • Attend/participate in billing turnover meetings and final billing reviews
  • SME for overall client team (Sales Planning/Delivery)
  • Ensure compliance with negotiated savings documentation
  • Ensure all project timelines include specific web registration benchmarks
  • Ensure compliance with Event Spend and Savings Detail
  • Participate in creation of quarterly review deck and participate in account reviews
  • Perform other duties as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience; travel/tourism emphasis preferred
  • 7+ years of extensive meeting/incentive & event management experience
  • 2-3 years of experience managing teams of at least 4 people
  • Previous experience in successfully delegating and leading individuals/team
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft office suite
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Proven ability in Project Management & Financial Aptitude
  • Knowledge of event registration tools preferred (e.g., Cvent, Swoogo, Certain)

Benefits:

  • Tailored development programs
  • Supportive and inclusive culture