Principal Events Manager

PrincipalEventsManager

$110–125k Riverwoods, Illinois, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; Houston, Texas, United States; McLean, Virginia, United States; New York, New York, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Principal Events Manager at Principal Events Manager. Skills: event management, project management, stakeholder management, vendor management, financial management. architect and maintain comprehensive project defining critical paths, identifying dependencies, and establishing clear accountability through robust frameworks. translate business objectives into high-impact event strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver reliable, secure solutions around the world; deliver multiple first-class events that will have direct impact on the bottom line of the company; achieve results you never thought possible; maximize value; ensure high-quality service delivery; ensure flawless production; drive engagement; reinforce key messaging; gather actionable insights

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

troubleshoot real-time challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel (40%-50%), both in U. S. and Globally

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

At least 3 years of events management experience within the financial services industry

Nice to Have

Master's degree, Experience planning international events, Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification(s)

What You'll Do.

architect and maintain comprehensive project defining critical paths

identifying dependencies

and establishing clear accountability through robust frameworks

translate business objectives into high-impact event strategies

and direct execution of all logistical workstreams

lead the RFP process for venue selection and vendor partnerships

track multi-stream budgets

manage complex invoicing cycles

and ensuring seamless payment processing

provide expert on-site management of venues and third-party vendors

develop and deploy pre- and post-event communication plans

architect the end-to-end attendee journey via Cvent

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work collaboratively as well as independently; partner with senior leadership; work closely with key stakeholders

Communication Scope

professional voice of event planning; pre- and post-event communication plans; drive engagement; reinforce key messaging; gather actionable insights

Process & Methodology

Principal Project Manager methodologies, project leadership, critical paths, dependencies, accountability, robust frameworks, end-to-end oversight, tactical delivery, event KPIs, measurable goals

Full Job Description

Principal Events Manager - Global Payment Network For almost two decades, Discover® Network, Diners Club International®, and PULSE® have operated together to form a global payment network that empowers cardholders to pay how, when, and where they choose—connecting people and payments worldwide. Join our Global Payment Network (GPN) team to help shape the future of payments and deliver reliable, secure solutions around the world. Here, you'll create what comes next, driving meaningful impact at scale while accelerating your career. The Global Network Events team is a dynamic and creative-minded group of event professionals that work collaboratively as well as independently to produce a wide variety of meetings and events around the world. The team acts as the professional voice of event planning, serving as trusted advisors to Network lines of business in the communication and achievement of their business goals through events. We are strategic partners, thought leaders and experts in the event field. Our internal clients and their external partners rely on our team to guide them in the right direction. As a Principal Project Manager on the Global Network Events team, you can achieve results you never thought possible by leading critical and strategic business projects. In this exciting role you will work closely with key stakeholders to deliver multiple first-class events that will have direct impact on the bottom line of the company. You will work with smart, talented people who will challenge you to excel. You will be rewarded for your passion and your achievements. **_General Responsibilities:_** **Strategic Event Lead & Project Management** * **Project Leadership:** Apply Principal Project Manager methodologies to architect and maintain comprehensive project lifecycles; defining critical paths, identifying dependencies, and establishing clear accountability through robust frameworks. * **Strategic Alignment:** Partner with senior leadership to translate business

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