Belcan ยท 4 hours ago
Strategic Planning Manager
Northbrook, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$73.33/hr - $73.33/hrBelcan is a company focused on strategic planning and operational excellence, and they are seeking an Associate Manager for Event Strategy & Operations. The role involves collaborating with leadership to develop strategic plans, optimizing processes, managing vendor partnerships, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
Enterprise SoftwareIndustrial EngineeringProject ManagementSoftwareTechnical Support
Hiring Manager
Arun Shaji Oliver John
Responsibilities
Partner with manager to drive collaboration with leadership to ensure continued alignment and develop/refine long-term strategic plans for event operations
Translate broad organizational goals into actionable operational plans
Oversee and manage cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic goals
Assist with the development and implementation of operational systems and best practices to maximize efficiency and productivity
Assist with managing budgets and forecasts, ensuring optimal resource allocation
Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risks
Function as the lead contact for assigned brands, ensuring full compliance with Client policies and regulations
Lead marketing brand manager through the speaker identification, vetting, nominating, contracting, and training processes for their speaker bureau
Oversee program monitoring, including speaker eligibility and utilization
Champion development of reports or dashboards with KPIs
Monitor KPIs and identify challenges and improvement opportunities
Schedule and execute vendor partner training sessions and sales training refreshers
Develop and manage speaker program standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials
Create and execute strategic communication plans across stakeholders
Co-lead vendor management, ensuring strong partnerships and timely performance
Manage and update key systems related to speaker programs and exhibits & displays events
Perform quality control on speaker contracts, communications, training, and other documentation
Assist with managing distribution of weekly program performance reports
Assist with supporting any compliance audits
Establish a regular cadence for updates and guidance to marketing brand teams, sales, and operations on best practices
Qualification
Required
Partner with manager to drive collaboration with leadership to ensure continued alignment and develop/refine long-term strategic plans for event operations
Translate broad organizational goals into actionable operational plans
Oversee and manage cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic goals
Assist with the development and implementation of operational systems and best practices to maximize efficiency and productivity
Assist with managing budgets and forecasts, ensuring optimal resource allocation
Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risks
Function as the lead contact for assigned brands, ensuring full compliance with Client policies and regulations
Lead marketing brand manager through the speaker identification, vetting, nominating, contracting, and training processes for their speaker bureau
Oversee program monitoring, including speaker eligibility and utilization
Champion development of reports or dashboards with KPIs
Monitor KPIs and identify challenges and improvement opportunities
Schedule and execute vendor partner training sessions and sales training refreshers
Develop and manage speaker program standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials
Create and execute strategic communication plans across stakeholders
Co-lead vendor management, ensuring strong partnerships and timely performance
Manage and update key systems related to speaker programs and exhibits & displays events
Perform quality control on speaker contracts, communications, training, and other documentation
Assist with managing distribution of weekly program performance reports
Assist with supporting any compliance audits
Establish a regular cadence for updates and guidance to marketing brand teams, sales, and operations on best practices
Preferred
Cross-functional team leadership with a proven history of initiative-taking ownership of improvement opportunities as well as a results driven mindset
Experience in marketing/sales operations, including speaker programs, exhibits & displays, and compliance processes
Strong writing and editing skills for field and executive-level communications and presentations
Proficiency in digital tools and systems (e.g., MS Suite with strong Excel skills, Veeva, SharePoint)
Project management, change management, and training experience
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal-skills, and emotional intelligence
Company
Belcan
Belcan is a engineering services company offering design, manufacturing, and IT solutions for aerospace, defense, automotive, and more.
Founded in 1958
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (4)
2021 (7)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-06-10Acquired
Leadership Team
Dave Brandel
President & COO, Engineering Solutions
David Moya
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Recent News
2025-10-31
2025-09-30
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