Manager, Conferences & Events

Manager, Conferences & Events Consumer Technology Association - 4.7 Arlington, VA Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Qualifications Project team coordination Financial forecasting Managing customer accounts Microsoft Excel Financial data reconciliation Bachelor's degree in communications Logistics management Procedural guides Marketing Supplier management 5 years Catering Project timeline management Windows CMP Event vendor coordination Databases Budget forecasting Bachelor's degree in marketing Managing budgets in a finance role Database management Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Instructor-led training (training delivery method) Managing event budgets Vendor relationship management Communications Events management Productivity software Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Account management Escalation handling Cross-functional team management Leadership Communication skills Technical Proficiency Cross-functional communication Overseeing training Time management Staff development Stakeholder management Full Job Description Basic Function of the

Position:

Lead planning and execution for key CTA events and CES conferences, owning end-to-end logistics, cross-functional coordination, and complex budget management.

Critical Duties and Responsibilities:

CTA Events Serve as project lead for assigned CTA events, driving timelines, project plans, and stakeholder alignment. Lead event logistics, including room sets, BEOs, room blocks, vendor management, and shipments, escalating issues and making day-of decisions as needed. Oversee the end-to-end attendee experience, including communications, registration, onsite customer service, transportation, and activities logistics. CES Conferences Own the CES conferences budget, including forecasting, contract inputs, invoice approvals, and monthly reconciliation; track inputs for related CES budgets. Oversee CES conference logistics, including catering, signage, temporary staffing, registration orders, and onsite troubleshooting. Partner with the CES Operations team on stage design, room sets, A/V, and production, acting as primary conference liaison. Serve as an account manager for CES Conference Partners, providing customer service support and speaker tracking in collaboration with the Conference Partner team as assigned. Create and deliver onsite staff training for CES, including service expectations and escalation paths. Continuous Improvement Develop and maintain SOPs and documentation for conference and event processes. Stay current on event industry trends, budgeting and contract best practices, and new event technologies; recommend improvements.

Work Experience:

5-7 years of experience in event management including ownership of multi-event portfolios and complex budgets. Proven experience leading programs with C-level executives, Boards, or VIP audiences, including high-touch communication and on-site support. International event experience preferred.

Education/Training:

Bachelor's degree in Events, Marketing, Communications or related field preferred, or comparable work-related experience. CMP strongly preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office Suites required; familiarity with task management and registration platforms preferred.

Skills/Capabilities/Technical:

Strong attention to detail, time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Demonstrated strength in budget development, forecasting, and reconciliation for complex, multi-line event budgets. Excellent customer service skills are essential Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) Strong computer and database management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Windows-based applications.

Budget and Staff:

Primary owner for seven-figure CES conferences budget and assigned CTA event budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and reconciliation.

Additional Information:

Travel to CTA events and CES is required, including international travel.