Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UKG is a Workforce Operating Platform that focuses on enhancing workforce understanding. The Event Program Manager will oversee corporate events, ensuring successful execution from planning to post-event analysis, while collaborating with various teams to meet engagement objectives.
Responsibilities
- Manage the execution of corporate events to amplify our brand story and image at trade shows, internal events, user conferences, and brand activations. This includes lead and support roles for all corporate events
- Manage to event strategy and execution from conception to completion, including planning, venue selection, lead management, and on-site delivery
- Manage to event goals and budgets while tracking ROI, engagement metrics, and feedback to drive continuous improvement
- Build and manage relationships with external partners and vendors, including contract negotiation to secure optimal terms
- Partner with cross-functional internal teams to create targeted event agendas, campaigns, and content that meet engagement objectives
- Develop and deliver event enablement, including pre-event briefings, on-site guidance, post-event follow-up, and retrospective analyses
- Solicit speaking sessions for all relevant corporate conferences and industry trade shows
Skills
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in high-growth organizations
- Demonstrated expertise managing large-scale owned and sponsored programs
- Proficiency in event management platforms and registration systems
- Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time
- Experience within the technology sector
- Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines with minimal supervision
- Exceptional capacity to perform effectively under pressure while handling multiple projects, tight deadlines, and unexpected complexities
- Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to work asynchronously and collaborate across multiple teams
- Demonstrated experience interacting effectively with executive and senior management teams
- Exemplary project management and decision-making capabilities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Benefits
- Flexibility that’s real
- Benefits you can count on
- Participate in a performance-based bonus plan (in addition to base pay)
- Receive restricted stock unit awards (as part of total compensation)
- Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits
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