Job description
Join Lumina Experiences, a premier event management agency specializing in immersive experiences for Fortune 500 brands and marquee cultural events. We are seeking a dynamic Senior Event Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, delivers flawless conferences, galas, product launches, and experiential activations. This role combines strategic planning, client collaboration, and hands-on execution from concept to completion.
What you’ll do: lead cross-functional teams, own budgets, timelines, and risk management, negotiate with vendors, and ensure high-impact attendee experiences. We value creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and a client-first mindset.
What we offer: competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for global travel and growth within a supportive, creative culture.
Responsibility
- Lead end-to-end event programs, from brief to on-site execution, ensuring objectives, timelines, and budgets are met.
- Manage cross-functional teams including creative, production, logistics, and client services to deliver seamless experiences.
- Develop and control event budgets, forecast ROI, and manage vendor contracts and payments.
- Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with venues, caterers, AV, entertainment, and transportation partners.
- Oversee on-site operations, risk assessments, safety protocols, and contingency planning.
- Collaborate with clients to translate goals into compelling event concepts and attendee journeys.
- Lead post-event reporting, insights, and follow-up actions to optimize future programs.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, brand, and accessibility standards across all events.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or related field or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in live events, with a track record of delivering high-profile conferences, galas, and product launches.
- Exceptional vendor management and contract negotiation skills.
- Strong project management skills and proficiency with event tech platforms (Cvent, Bizzabo, Eventbrite) and MS Office suite.
- Proven ability to manage budgets up to seven figures and deliver ROI-driven outcomes.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing capabilities.
- Ability to travel up to 20-30% and work flexible hours as needed.