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Cengage Group · 10 hours ago

Sr. Event Manager

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Cengage Group is dedicated to empowering students worldwide through innovative learning solutions. As a Senior Event Manager, you will develop strategies and ensure the successful implementation of in-person events, collaborating with various partners to align events with company objectives.

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Hiring Manager
Cherish Shinholster
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Responsibilities

Provide strategic event management expertise to stakeholders from planning through event execution and follow-up
Project Manage all aspects of events from planning and launch thru execution, including post event follow-up
Negotiate contracts and handle all contractual deliverables with hotels, restaurants, offsite event locations, destination management companies and AV & IT partners needed for each event
Ensure budget guidelines are met
Support and collaborate with all Events team members throughout the year on events and department projects
Site research & selection for hotels & restaurants
Managing group air travel & ground transportation manifests
Build and maintain online registration sites including data management of attendee information
Coordinating and communicating logistics with internal teams and external partners
Collaborate with other Events staff to complete larger scale events as a team
Travel to event locations to provide onsite management and support as needed

Qualification

Event planningContract negotiationProject managementMS Office proficiencyEvent technology experienceMultitasking abilityCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsAttention to detailPositive attitude

Required

5-7 years of event planning
5-7 years of contract negotiation experience
BA/BS Degree or Related Work Experience of 10+ years
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and changing environment
Exceptional project management skills with utmost attention to detail
Ability to multitask to meet deadlines, without breaking a sweat
Ability to work independently—and with a sense of urgency
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Requires proficiency with MS Office and Office 365 and a proficiency in Excel
Experience with Event Technology (Cvent or similar) and Project Management Technology (Workfront or similar)
Ability to travel 7-12 times per year

Company

Cengage Group

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Cengage Group is an EdTech company that provides secondary and higher education to learners at an affordable price.
dateFounded in 1903
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.cengagegroup.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Cengage Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (17)
2024 (6)
2023 (21)
2022 (19)
2021 (16)
2020 (56)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$500M
2023-06-02Private Equity· $500M

Leadership Team

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Darren Person
EVP, Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
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