Job description
Join Luminary Events Group as a Senior Event Manager in New York City. Lead strategic event programs from concept to execution for corporate conferences, product launches, and client-facing experiences. This role blends creative vision with meticulous operations, vendor negotiations, and budget stewardship to deliver memorable experiences that meet client objectives and exceed expectations.
As a Senior Event Manager, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain relationships with key stakeholders, and mentor junior planners. You’ll own end-to-end logistics, timelines, risk management, and on-site leadership to ensure flawless delivery in dynamic environments.
Responsibility
- Lead end-to-end event lifecycle from concept through post-event evaluation.
- Manage budgets, vendor contracts, and procurement with strict cost controls.
- Oversee logistics: venue scouting, AV, catering, transportation, registration, and on-site operations.
- Partner with clients to translate objectives into compelling program design and agendas.
- Lead and mentor a team of coordinators; delegate tasks; ensure compliance and safety.
- Develop risk management plans and contingency strategies; manage crisis response.
- Produce post-event analytics and ROI reporting; capture insights for future programs.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in events, hospitality, marketing, or a related field; 5+ years of progressive experience in event management.
- Proven project management and budgeting skills with a track record of delivering complex programs on time.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client management capabilities.
- Strong on-site leadership with the ability to manage multiple moving parts under pressure.
- Proficiency with event management software (e.g., Cvent or Eventbrite) and CRM systems.
- Creative problem-solving mindset; ability to negotiate with vendors and build strategic partnerships.
- Will ingness to travel and work non-standard hours during events.