We are looking for an Event Manager to join our Talent Development team in our Atlanta Office. This is a fulltime, in office position.
The Event Manager leads the strategy and execution of high-impact corporate events that drive employee engagement, learning, and business alignment. This role owns a portfolio of mid-sized events (200–400 participants) and designs enterprise-wide experiences for 1,000–2,000 employees, delivered with consistency and excellence.
You will partner with Talent Development, Internal Communications, Human Resources, and executive leadership to create intentional, engaging experiences that elevate culture, clarify messaging, and influence behavior. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who also thrives in execution and on-site leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end strategy and execution of in-person corporate meetings and training events (approximately five mid-sized events annually plus periodic enterprise-wide programs).
Develop and maintain a long-term event roadmap aligned with business and employee experience priorities.
Design engaging participant journeys that enhance learning, connection, and clarity of message.
Build and manage trusted vendor partnerships (venues, production, AV, travel, catering, facilitators, technology).
Negotiate contracts and oversee budgets, timelines, run-of-show, and on-site execution.
Create scalable processes, templates, and playbooks to ensure consistency and operational excellence.
Serve as the accountable leader for assigned events, guiding stakeholders and resolving issues in real time.
Define success metrics, gather feedback, and continuously improve event design and delivery.
Stay current on industry trends and bring forward innovative ideas.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or event certifications preferred.
5+ years of experience leading corporate events, conferences, or large-scale internal training programs.
Experience managing events ranging from 200 to 2,000+ participants.
Strong project management, vendor negotiation, and budget oversight skills.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Confidence partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to make decisions with incomplete information.
Ability to travel up to 20% to support event execution.
Preferred
Supporting HR, Talent Development, or workforce learning initiatives.
Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or similarly distributed workforces.
Leading modernization or transformation of an organization’s event strategy.
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The Event Manager leads the strategy and execution of high-impact corporate events that drive employee engagement, learning, and business alignment. This role owns a portfolio of mid-sized events (200–400 participants) and designs enterprise-wide experiences for 1,000–2,000 employees, delivered with consistency and excellence.
You will partner with Talent Development, Internal Communications, Human Resources, and executive leadership to create intentional, engaging experiences that elevate culture, clarify messaging, and influence behavior. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who also thrives in execution and on-site leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end strategy and execution of in-person corporate meetings and training events (approximately five mid-sized events annually plus periodic enterprise-wide programs).
Develop and maintain a long-term event roadmap aligned with business and employee experience priorities.
Design engaging participant journeys that enhance learning, connection, and clarity of message.
Build and manage trusted vendor partnerships (venues, production, AV, travel, catering, facilitators, technology).
Negotiate contracts and oversee budgets, timelines, run-of-show, and on-site execution.
Create scalable processes, templates, and playbooks to ensure consistency and operational excellence.
Serve as the accountable leader for assigned events, guiding stakeholders and resolving issues in real time.
Define success metrics, gather feedback, and continuously improve event design and delivery.
Stay current on industry trends and bring forward innovative ideas.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or event certifications preferred.
5+ years of experience leading corporate events, conferences, or large-scale internal training programs.
Experience managing events ranging from 200 to 2,000+ participants.
Strong project management, vendor negotiation, and budget oversight skills.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Confidence partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to make decisions with incomplete information.
Ability to travel up to 20% to support event execution.
Preferred
Supporting HR, Talent Development, or workforce learning initiatives.
Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or similarly distributed workforces.
Leading modernization or transformation of an organization’s event strategy.
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