Events Program Manager

Summary

Join our tech client as an Events Program Manager for a contract role extending to June 2026! You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage various events, including in-person, virtual, and executive meetings. Experience with the Microsoft ecosystem and supporting first and third-party events is crucial. The role is primarily remote, with potential for international travel. You will provide end-to-end event support, establish processes, manage communications, coordinate speakers, and ensure seamless execution. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of event management experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Compensation is $100,000-$120,000 annually.

Requirements

• 5+ years of event coordination or management experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience coordinating programs
• Previous experience working at Microsoft as an FTE or Vendor
• Experience supporting first and third-party events
• Experience running virtual webinars and/or virtual event series
• Proficient in Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint & Loop
• Ability to create and update .OFT templates for outlook
• Exceptional cross-group collaboration skills and proactive communicator
• Ability to work independently across organizations & interface with global team members
• Experience leading workstreams with multiple stakeholders
• Experience planning, organizing, and executing multiple workstreams with different cadences and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide end to end support for a list of predetermined 1st and 3rd party events. Event sizes can range from 10-100,000+
• Establish Rhythm of Business (RoB) and process around event planning
• Create and send event communications (T minus emails, newsletters etc)
• Speaker & content coordination
• Lead customer “know before you go” meetings
• Ensure onsite event operations are executed seamlessly
• Manage ongoing communications with core internal and external partners, show organizers, vendors, and internal cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and aligned execution
• Create and manage comprehensive workback schedules that include clear R&Rs with deadlines
• Support booth design in some cases
• Coordinate exclusive customer events including workshops, roundtables, dinners, and receptions
• Track event ROI and provide reporting
• Digital event management and webinar support

Benefits

• 75% of employee-only Medical & Dental coverage
• Vision - opt-in available
• 401k
• PTO
• Laptop
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D coverage
• Short-term Disability, Accident, Cancer/Critical Illness, Pet insurance - opt in available