Ilitch Companies · 8 hours ago
Sr. Events and Engagement Manager
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expIlitch Companies is seeking a Senior Events and Engagement Manager to provide strategic oversight and coordination of all internal and external engagements for organizational leadership. This role involves ensuring that engagements are purposeful, well-prepared, and executed seamlessly while managing logistics and cross-functional coordination.
Food and BeverageHospitalityTravel
Responsibilities
Oversee all internal and external engagements involving organizational leadership, including business meetings, community involvement, partner events, industry functions, and internal gatherings
Provide high-level planning and coordination to ensure engagements are purposeful, well-prepared, and aligned with organizational priorities
Develop and maintain engagement frameworks, timelines, and expectations for internal and external partners
Provide oversight to ensure all logistical elements are appropriately planned, resourced, and assigned, including transportation, parking, security, credentials, media support, photography, and venue coordination
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors responsible for on-site execution to confirm readiness, alignment, and adherence to engagement standards
Anticipate requirements and proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, issues, or gaps in planning
Serve as the primary liaison between organizational leadership and internal teams, including Communications, Security, Facilities, Marketing, and Executive Administration - ensuring alignment, accountability, and clarity of expectations
Lead collaboration with external stakeholders such as venues, community organizations, vendors, and partners to support seamless, high-quality engagements
Establish and reinforce clear roles, responsibilities, timelines, and expectations across all parties
Partner with Communications and other internal teams to oversee the development of briefing materials, agendas, background information, and talking points for engagements
Ensure calendars, itineraries, and engagement records are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with organizational priorities
Ensure leadership is fully briefed, comfortable, and prepared for each engagement, with clear objectives, context, and expectations
Capture key outcomes, notes, and follow-ups to maintain continuity, inform decision-making, and preserve institutional knowledge
Manage sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and care
Represent organizational leadership with professionalism, tact, and sound judgment
Support long-term relationship building and trust with internal teams and external partners
Maintain a calm, solutions-oriented presence in dynamic or high-pressure environments
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience coordinating or overseeing executive- or leadership-level engagements, events, internal or external communications, or stakeholder relations
Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate complex logistics
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills
High level of discretion and comfort working in a closely held, family-owned business environment
Preferred
Experience supporting senior leadership in high-profile or high-stakes environments
Familiarity with VIP and stakeholder engagement protocols, including corporate, community, or private enterprise settings
Exposure to complex organizational structures and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to navigate diverse internal and external stakeholders
Company
Ilitch Companies
The Ilitch Companies' family of businesses represent leading brands in the food, sports and entertainment industries, including Little Caesars, Blue Line Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment, the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Development, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Champion Foods, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Ocean Casino Resort, and Tenda.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Fisher
Chief Financial Officer
Patrick Rubens
Compensation Business Partner
Recent News
Crain's Detroit Business
2024-05-21
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