Job Overview:
Pay Range: $66.97hr - $71.97hr
Requirement/Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in corporate event planning, preferably within a global, technology organization.
- Demonstrated experience managing large scale, multi day events with complex logistics and VIP stakeholders.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Proven budget management and vendor negotiation experience.
- Ability to travel globally 10-20% depending on event calendar.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the end to end planning and delivery of major corporate events, including complex engineering conferences, customer organization conferences and executive leadership meetings.
- Translate business objectives into event concepts, agendas and experience designs that engage targeted audiences and elevate the brand.
- Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets and risk assessments for all assigned events.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to internal partners, guiding them through event strategy, options and best practices.
- Collaborate with global teams to support consistency across regions while tailoring experiences to local needs.
- Oversee venue sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor selection (A/V, production, décor, catering, transportation, security, registration, logistics, etc.) for annual meetings and conferences.
- Develop comprehensive event documentation, including run of show, production schedules, staffing plans and briefing materials.
- Create consistency in content, messaging and attendee experience.
- Manage on site operations, staff, vendors and stakeholders to ensure flawless execution.
- Own event budgets from forecasting through final reconciliation; ensure responsible cost management and ROI reporting.
- Work closely with Purchasing to negotiate vendor contracts and performance, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery and compliance with company policies.
- Evaluate cost saving opportunities and implement process efficiencies across the events portfolio.
- Support continuous improvement of processes, tools, templates and standard operating procedures related to event planning.
- Maintain accurate data and reporting for internal systems, including attendee management, budgets, and post-event analysis.
Nice to Have:
- CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) or CSEP certification.
- Experience supporting clinical education events or healthcare professional programs.
- Familiarity with Cvent and Poppulo.
Skills:
- Event Planning.
- Project Management.
- Budget Management.
- Vendor Negotiation.
- Contract Negotiation.
- Logistics Management.
- Cvent.
- Poppulo.
Qualification And Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of corporate event planning experience.
- Strategic thinker with a passion for creating meaningful, branded experiences.
- Strong problem solving and on site leadership skills.
- Collaborative and diplomatic communicator who builds trust across teams.
Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.