Senior Manager, National Events (18 Month Contract)
$104,000–$215,000 year
HybridMontréal, Quebec, Canada
Job Summary
Oversee the National Events portfolio by managing resource planning, escalations, approvals, and strategic advisement for events across Canada. Independently plan and execute the National Relationship Office and Campus Events programs, handling venue selection, budget analysis, catering, AV logistics, and onsite support. Partner with a Senior Manager to shape the support model, lead process improvement projects, and co-lead annual fiscal and resource planning. Manage team engagement and assist with team development while collaborating with senior leadership. Requires 7-10 years in corporate event management and 5+ years in people leadership.
Required Qualifications
- 7-10 years of professional experience in event management in a corporate setting
- A minimum of 5+ years of people leadership
- Ability to mange up and work closely with senior leadership
- Track record of strong vendor and supplier management
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in Event Management, hospitality or another related program
- Proficiency in Cvent
- Prior experience with other event platforms and technologies
- Proven experience with overseeing resourcing and project assignment
- Excellent MS Office skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
- General reporting/data management skills
- Extremely detail-oriented
- Proactive
- Ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple, concurrent projects with timelines
- Ability to travel for onsite event execution
- Ability to work outside of business hours
Desired Qualifications
- Remote management
- Bilingualism in French and English
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