We are looking for a strategic and visionary Director of Conference Planning to lead and oversee all conference initiatives. This role will drive the planning, budgeting, execution, and continuous improvement of our conference portfolio
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with our CEO to Develop and implement conference strategy aligned with organizational goals
- Lead and mentor Conference Leads and event teams
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance
- Establish vendor partnerships and negotiate contracts
- Ensure consistent brand experience across all events
- Evaluate event performance metrics and ROI
- Identify growth opportunities for sponsorship and attendee engagement
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in conference or large-scale event management
- Leadership experience managing teams
- Strong financial and strategic planning skills
- Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple high-level projects simultaneously
- PMP certification desired, but not required