Events Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Job Summary

The Workplace Experience Program Manager – Meeting & Events leads the team responsible for coordinating and executing executive meetings and events across the client's portfolio, overseeing seamless on-site conference operations from planning through delivery. Reporting on client relationships and leading a team of event coordinators and set-up technicians, the Manager translates the client's meeting and event strategy into flawless execution, delivering high-touch, memorable experiences that exceed expectations. This client-facing role demands exceptional customer service, communication, and leadership skills, along with the attention to detail and sound judgment needed to manage complex, fast-moving priorities in support of senior executives.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Development

• Directly supervise and develop a team of event coordinators and event technicians, including hiring, scheduling, coaching, and performance management
• Assign staff to events based on complexity, executive sensitivity, and site requirements
• Build cross-training and coverage plans to ensure team capacity during high-volume or peak periods
• Facilitate onboarding and ongoing training programs, including customer experience standards for new and existing team members

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the client’s business units to understand their goals, priorities, and expectations for the meeting and events program
• Serve as the primary point of contact and central authority among internal stakeholders, outside vendors, and site management
• Collect and integrate feedback from business line stakeholders and event attendees into ongoing service improvement

Strategy Execution and Operations

• Translate the client’s established meeting and event strategy into detailed operational plans, timelines, and staffing assignments
• Maintain full accountability for the flawless execution of executive-level meetings and events, including AV and conference technology coordination, space and resource booking, catering logistics, and vendor coordination
• Develop contingency and risk mitigation plans for executive events, including confidentiality protocols and backup procedures for VIP attendees

Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Establish achievable performance goals and key metrics aligned with client objectives to measure and enhance the meeting and events program
• Maintain awareness of meeting and event trends, technologies, and best practices, and propose improvements where appropriate

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• 5 or more years of experience in corporate event management, conference services, or hospitality operations
• Prior experience directly managing or supervising a team
• Proficiency with AV and conference technology, room and resource booking systems, and standard office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office or Teams)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interface directly with senior executives and client stakeholders
• Experience supporting executive-level or VIP events, including protocol and confidentiality requirements

Preferred

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation or equivalent industry certification
• Experience working within an outsourced or third-party facilities/workplace experience environment

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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