Senior Manager, Events

Job Description: The Opportunity: The Senior Manager, Event Marketing will participate in the strategy, development and execution of Workhuman growing portfolio of external events – including our Spotlight series, tradeshows and our Gratitude Bar OTR series, internal events, and our proprietary conference – with a focus on attendee experience, business impact and ROI. This position will have end-to-end responsibility for event programs and participate with other team members on our marquis event Workhuman Live. The ideal candidate should have the ability to see the big picture while simultaneously maintaining an astute attention to detail and the ability to execute with excellence. In addition to extensive event marketing experience, this position requires excellent project management and strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities: Work closely with internal stakeholders to define and understand each event’s unique goals and objectives With peers, ensure that each program is part of an integrated marketing plan Support the overall strategic event plan, themes and experience Collaborate with key stakeholders across company Define event metrics and performance targets and connect to business results Determine fiscal requirements and preparation of budgetary recommendations, manage budget Coordinate with internal marketing team to secure event creative and content, including marketing assets, web and multimedia content Manage event marketing agency, vendor partners, and all associated roles in Workhuman, as needed Requirements/Qualifications: Experience in digital and hybrid event development Manage site/vendor selection, RFP creation and management and site inspections Experience with housing, registration and other event management platforms and apps Knowledge of Marketo and Salesforce a plus Strong project management and organizational skills Excellent post-event reporting and analytics skills Ability to think creatively and deliver a “WOW” event experience Demonstrated ability to align strategies with tactics and manage/orchestrate team resources to a timeline/deadline Demonstrated expert understanding of space and ability to translate needs into specs Independently plan, execute and manage all aspects of conferences, and other events including av, F & B, room blocks, BEOs, etc. Basic familiarity of production best practices, speaker management and formatting for optimal content experiences Ability to brainstorm and deliver experience programming for small and large events Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong leadership and management skills Exceptional program and budget management, negotiation, and organizational skills Ability to accurately manage multiple long-term multi-stage projects in a time sensitive environment, on time and on budget Ability to work cross-functionally to reach common project goals Travel required (15%) BA/BS degree or higher preferred Working understanding of registration and housing for large and intimate conferences, experience with agency partners and event business vendors Experience in contract negotiation Proven track record of event planning Knowledge of Marketo and Salesforce a plus 7 years of events or programs marketing The Company: At Workhuman® our mission is to bring more humanity to the workplace. We recognise and embrace individuals’ differences and believe that workforce diversity and inclusion are essential to our long-term growth and success. Even if you don’t think you “check every single box” above, please still consider applying. We’re looking for a human who is collaborative, and innovative with a growth mindset. We love what we do because we’re shaping the future of work through our people and our technology. Our human cloud-based applications are helping some of the world’s leading global brands connect culture to shared purpose. The Workhuman Cloud empowers employees to thank, talk and celebrate each other, creating an environment that sparks gratitude and human connection while increasing employee engagement and productivity. Did you know we have an award-winning culture across EMEA and North America: We were named as #5 Best Workplace in the Great Place to Work Awards in Ireland in 2022 in the large sized workplace category. We were also recognised as a Best Workplace for Women and a Best Workplace in Technology in 2020, 2021 and 2022. In 2021 we were named as #2 Best Workplace in Europe in the medium sized workplace category. We were also recognised as #2 Best Large Places to Work in Boston by Built In for 2023 as well as a Best Place to Work in Boston, U.S. Best Large Places to Work and U.S. Best Places to Work. There are currently over 7.5 million users on the Workhuman® cloud across 180 countries. Our core values are Respect, Determination, Innovation and Imagination. Workhuman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. We proudly provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Workhuman are based on solely on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Workhuman believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. When people are recognized and celebrated at work, they thrive - so does business. And for 20-plus years we've made the global technology that brings more humanity to work. We're building more human workplaces for companies across the world by creating cultures of gratitude that see lowered turnover, improved performance, and increased engagement. Our customers are some of the most well-known brands in the world, including LinkedIn, P&G, and Cisco. Innovation. Determination. Imagination. Respect. At Workhuman, these are the values our humans live and breathe each day. And this is what we look for in each unique candidate. With technology and our people, we're creating a better future for the workplace, our communities, and the world. Because without the human, it’s just work.