Event Operations Manager

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THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to manage the operational planning and delivery of assigned AMD events and programs. This role will translate event strategies into detailed operational plans and coordinate the venues, agencies, suppliers, logistics, and onsite activities required to deliver high-quality event experiences.

The successful candidate will be a highly organized event professional who can manage multiple workstreams, anticipate challenges, and collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Event Operations: Own operational planning and execution for assigned events from kickoff through onsite delivery and closeout.
• Operational Planning: Develop detailed workback schedules, operational plans, production schedules, and readiness requirements.
• Venue & Logistics Management: Coordinate venue requirements, F&B, transportation, staffing, shipping, signage, security, registration operations, and other event logistics.
• Agency & Vendor Management: Manage day-to-day agency, venue, and supplier relationships and ensure deliverables meet scope, timing, budget, and quality expectations.
• Budget Management: Develop and track operational budgets, forecasts, purchase requirements, scope changes, and reconciliation.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with portfolio owners and functional teams to integrate operational requirements across the attendee experience.
• Readiness & Risk Management: Track operational dependencies, identify risks, and develop appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
• Onsite Execution: Manage onsite operational workstreams and coordinate vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Post-Event Management: Complete financial reconciliation, operational documentation, and lessons learned following assigned programs.
• Continuous Improvement: Apply Event Operations standards and identify opportunities to improve processes and execution.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Progressive experience in event operations, event production, experiential marketing, or related disciplines. 
• Demonstrated experience managing corporate events, conferences, or complex experiential programs.
• Strong understanding of venue operations, logistics, production, registration, F&B, staffing, and onsite execution.
• Experience managing event budgets, agencies, and vendor relationships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to remain effective and make sound decisions in fast-paced live-event environments.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.