Immediate need for a talented Travel and Events Program Manager. This is a 02 Months opportunity with long-term potential and this is located in Dublin, CA or Menlo Park, CA(Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID: 26-24334
Pay Range: $70 - $88/hr. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing and end-to-end operational execution for small- and medium-sized meetings, offsites, executive meetings, trainings, customer engagements, and internal business events.
- Manage venue sourcing, contract negotiations, room blocks, group air, and ground transportation.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand event objectives and recommend scalable, cost-effective event solutions.
- Help build and operationalize client global Meetings & Events strategy, including governance, intake processes, planning standards, service models, and operational best practices.
- Develop and manage preferred supplier relationships.
- Lead sourcing events and RFPs while negotiating favorable commercial terms and driving measurable cost savings.
- Partner closely with the Global Travel team to coordinate attendee air travel and deliver a seamless end-to-end experience.
- Support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration of meetings and event technology, including sourcing platforms, venue booking tools, registration systems, reporting solutions, payment capabilities, and future AI-enabled workflows.
- Build dashboards, reporting, and KPIs that provide visibility into event spend, supplier performance, savings, attendee experience, policy compliance, and program health.
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve automation, and enhance the user experience through technology and AI.
- Develop playbooks, documentation, and standardized processes that enable scalable event planning across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, risk management requirements, and financial controls throughout the event lifecycle.
- Stay informed on industry trends, supplier innovations, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the Meetings & Events program.
- Support additional strategic Travel & Expense initiatives and cross-functional projects as the program evolves.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
- 5 years of experience managing corporate meetings and events, strategic sourcing, travel management, hospitality, procurement, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating venue, hotel, and supplier contracts.
- Experience managing group travel and complex meeting logistics.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong analytical skills with experience developing reports, dashboards, and program metrics.
- Experience implementing or administering meetings, travel, or event technology platforms (Cvent, Groupize, HRS, Navan, etc.) is preferred.
- Experience leveraging automation, AI, or workflow technology to improve business processes is a plus.
- Professional certifications such as CMP, CMM, or related credentials are a plus.
Our client is a leading IT Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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