<p>Role Overview:</p> <p>The Director of Event Operations leads the management of key company events, including planning, logistics, support, execution and post-event evaluation. Events include internal meetings to major conferences and partner events. This role drives operational excellence, strengthens brand presence, and aligns events with business goals</p> <p>What you do daily:</p> <ul> <li>Design and implement an event operations strategy aligned with company objectives. </li><li>Oversee full-cycle event production: site selection, logistics, budgeting, sponsorships, staffing, execution while partnering closely with the procurement team in matters related to sourcing and negotiations with vendors. </li><li>Drive the logistics for flagship events: Sales Kickoff, President's Club, Executive Offsites vendor/internal launches. </li><li>Ensure smooth delivery of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. </li><li>Act as primary liaison for internal and external event stakeholders </li><li>Support the procurement team on corporate travel initiatives, as needed, while focusing on cost reduction and savings. </li><li>Track metrics and deliver post-event reporting to measure ROI and optimize future events. </li><li>Create and uphold risk management protocols: health, safety, contingency planning. </li><li>Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies. </li><li>Miscellaneous project support within CRO organization, Marketing, Operations/Development, Finance, and other Executive teams on an as needed basis. </li><li>Assist in the management and delivery of projects related to Cologix ESG initiatives across multiple organizations. </li></ul> <p>What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or related field. </li><li>8-10 years of event management experience; 3+ years in a senior leadership role. </li><li>Proven success in large-scale corporate or public event execution. </li><li>Strong strategic and operational leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities. </li><li>Exceptional communication, organization, and negotiation skills. </li><li>Demonstrated success in vendor and stakeholder management. </li><li>Proficiency with tools like Cvent, Bizzabo, Asana, Salesforce; Coupa/Netsuite a plus. </li><li>Calm under pressure; quick and effective problem-solving. </li><li>Familiarity with virtual and hybrid event platforms is a plus. </li></ul>