VP, Events

Summary

Join CDO Magazine as the VP of Events, leading a team in planning and executing global executive-level data, analytics, and AI events. Oversee strategic development, execution, and expansion of the event portfolio, ensuring high-quality programs and strong attendance. Guide a high-performing team, cultivate executive relationships, and drive exceptional event experiences. This remote position requires strong leadership, financial management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Contribute to CDO Magazine's growth objectives by optimizing team performance and innovating event formats. The role involves significant travel for in-person events.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in event management with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing a team
• Proven track record of operational excellence, attention to every detail, successfully leading teams to execute high-stakes, executive-level events (both in-person and virtual) and build thriving professional communities
• Exceptional hands-on leadership and people management skills, with a demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and inspire a diverse team to achieve ambitious goals
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with a meticulous approach to planning and execution
• Strong tactical execution and problem-solving abilities, with experience translating business objectives into actionable program strategies
• Excellent financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and driving revenue targets
• Superior communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, capable of engaging effectively with C-level executives, sponsors, internal stakeholders, and team members
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving remote work environment, managing multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed for in-person events (approximately 12-15 times per year or more, as required by event schedule)

Responsibilities

• Execute the strategic vision for CDO Magazine's global event programs, aligning with overall company objectives for community growth, engagement, and revenue targets
• Oversee our primary events portfolio, ensuring high-quality and impactful programs, strong attendance, effective community engagement, and seamless execution across all in-person and virtual events
• Please note that in addition to overseeing strategic direction, this role will regularly dive into the operational nuances of events to ensure flawless execution
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and attendee/sponsor feedback to identify new opportunities and inform future program development and innovation
• Develop and implement detailed standardized operational and planning best practices for program management, community building, and event execution across the team
• Develop, prioritize, and test innovations in our event programs with a keen eye on attendee experience, financial impact, and scalability
• Identify and spearhead process improvements to enhance consistency and quality, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize resource allocation
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Program Directors and Event Operations Managers, fostering a high performance culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support the professional growth and career development of team members
• Delegate effectively, empowering your team to take ownership and solve problems, while providing guidance and support as needed
• Drive team accountability for achieving individual and collective goals related to event success metrics, community engagement, and planning milestones
• Manage the overall budget for event programs, ensuring cost-effectiveness and maximizing return on investment
• Oversee all business operations related to events, including budgeting, forecasting, vendor negotiations, and contract management to drive efficiency and profitability
• Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance metrics for all events and communities, including revenue, margin, member engagement, attendance, speaker participation, and sales leads generated
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall attendee and sponsor experience
• Serve as a key liaison between the Event Programs team and other internal departments, including Sales, Content, Marketing, and Operations, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment on all event objectives
• Collaborate closely with Sales leadership to develop and execute against strategies that maximize sponsor satisfaction and renewal, cultivate partner relationships, and achieve ambitious revenue and margin targets for events
• Work with Content teams to ensure event agendas are peer-driven, highly relevant, and engaging for our executive audience
• Act as an escalation point for complex community or event-related challenges, guiding the team to effective resolutions

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with events with c-suite executives and others in data, analytics, or AI sectors is a plus

Benefits

This is a remote position and can be based anywhere within the United States