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About the Role
Leads the strategy, planning, and execution of high-impact internal and external events, including client engagements, executive programs, and trade shows, within a fast-paced technology environment. Operates independently to deliver end-to-end event experiences aligned to business objectives, brand positioning, and measurable outcomes. Acts as a strategic partner to cross-functional stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Product, and Leadership, translating priorities into scalable, high-quality programs. Owns the full event lifecycle, including budgeting, vendor and contract management, logistics, and onsite execution, while ensuring operational excellence and consistency. Manages multiple complex programs simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, requiring strong prioritization, adaptability, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure. Leverages data, analytics, and stakeholder insights to continuously optimize performance. Contributes to process improvement and mentors junior team members to elevate team capability. Regular travel required (approximately 50%).
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution of complex events, including internal meetings, client conferences, executive programs, and trade shows.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align event strategy with business priorities and customer engagement goals.
- Own the full event lifecycle, including program design, timelines, logistics, and onsite delivery.
- Develop and manage event budgets, including forecasting, financial tracking, and reconciliation.
- Source, negotiate, and manage vendors, venues, and contracts to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
- Manage multiple concurrent programs, proactively identifying risks and driving solutions to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Establish and improve processes, tools, and best practices to enhance scalability and consistency.
- Analyze performance metrics and provide actionable insights to improve future events.
- Mentor junior team members and promote a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
- Ensure compliance with organizational, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of event management experience in corporate or technology environments.
- CMP certification required.
- Proven ability to independently lead large-scale, high-visibility events with measurable outcomes.
- Strong communication and influencing skills with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives with strong prioritization and execution discipline in high-pressure environments.
- Expertise in sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendor relationships.
- Skilled in leveraging analytics and insights to optimize performance.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, process improvement, and execution.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, and often stressful environment.
- Advanced skills in Cvent and Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (globally).
- Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
Skills
- Event Management
- Strategic Planning
- Program Execution
- Client Engagement
- Executive Programs
- Trade Shows
- Budget Management
- Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Logistics Management
- Onsite Execution
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Risk Management
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Performance Metrics
- Mentoring
- Compliance
- Cvent
- Microsoft 365
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Teams
- Outlook
Location
- Onsite (potential requirement)
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid (potential requirement for onsite interviews)
Experience Level
- 10+ years of event management experience
- Senior level
Education Level
- CMP certification required
Salary/Compensations
- $89,600.00 - $157,000.00 USD
- Eligible for Bonus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
- 401(k)
- FSA/HSA
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
About the Company
- Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life.
Equal Opportunity
- To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.