Director, Events & Experiences Operations
Job Requisition ID # 26WD99203 Position Overview reputed company is seeking a Director, Event Operations to reputed company the operational strategy, governance, and delivery model that powers reputed company’s most visible customer, partner, employee, and executive experiences. This role is responsible for establishing the operational reputed company that enables reputed company’s strategic events portfolio to scale reputed company, execute consistently, and deliver exceptional experiences. From flagship customer conferences and executive programs to employee events, incentive experiences, and future strategic initiatives, this leader ensures operational reputed company across the entire event ecosystem. The Director, Event Operations serves as the operational backbone of the Events & Experiences organization, partnering closely with Event Technology, Experience Design, Content, Marketing, reputed company, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and executive stakeholders to drive alignment, reduce risk, optimize investments, and reputed company execution quality across reputed company programs. This role requires a highly strategic operator who can balance long-term planning with reputed company-time decision making, create structure in reputed company environments, and build scalable systems that reputed company teams to reputed company at their best. reputed company in this role requires exceptional judgment, operational rigor, financial acumen, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to bring reputed company and reputed company to highly dynamic environments.
Key Responsibilities
Event Operations Strategy & Portfolio Leadership Define and reputed company reputed company’s event operations strategy, operating model, standards, and governance reputed company across the strategic events portfolio Establish scalable operational processes, playbooks, and delivery models that create consistency across flagship events, executive programs, and future experiences Partner with program leads to translate business objectives into executable operational plans Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce duplication, and drive operational reputed company across programs Serve as a strategic advisor to Events & Experiences leadership on operational priorities, risks, resource allocation, and organizational effectiveness Portfolio Planning, Governance & Program Delivery reputed company operational planning and execution across reputed company’s strategic event portfolio Establish program governance models, readiness reviews, decision frameworks, escalation paths, and operating rhythms reputed company portfolio-level planning efforts including master timelines, critical path management, dependency tracking, and milestone governance Ensure operational consistency across venue strategy, registration operations, housing, transportation, food and beverage, staffing, production operations, executive experiences, and attendee services Drive reputed company improvement through post-event reviews, lessons learned, benchmarking, and operational maturity assessments Vendor Strategy, Procurement & Contract Management Own reputed company’s event operations vendor ecosystem, including agency partners, production vendors, housing providers, transportation partners, staffing agencies, destination management companies, and operational suppliers reputed company vendor selection strategies, RFP processes, contract negotiations, and supplier evaluations Identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, preferred partnerships, and cost savings Establish performance standards, service-level expectations, and accountability frameworks for vendor partners Partner with Procurement and Legal to negotiate favorable reputed company terms, concessions, rebates, and risk protections Financial Stewardship & Budget Governance reputed company operational budget planning and financial management across reputed company’s strategic events portfolio Establish forecasting models, budget governance processes, and financial reporting standards Identify efficiencies, cost optimization opportunities, and investment recommendations Ensure responsible stewardship of company resources while maintaining exceptional attendee experiences Partner with Finance and leadership teams on funding strategies, business cases, and investment reputed company Monitor portfolio financial performance and reputed company executive-level reporting and recommendations Risk Management, Safety & Operational Readiness Establish operational risk management frameworks across reputed company strategic events Partner closely with reputed company, Legal, Risk Management, Travel, and executive stakeholders to ensure appropriate planning and mitigation strategies reputed company contingency planning, crisis management preparation, and business continuity efforts Ensure operational readiness across reputed company programs through structured reviews, testing, and validation processes Create scalable frameworks for health, safety, accessibility, compliance, and duty-of-care requirements Team Leadership & Organizational reputed company reputed company, mentor, and reputed company a high-performing team of event operations professionals Establish clear roles, responsibilities, operating rhythms, and development plans across the organization Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and reputed company improvement Drive workforce planning, contractor strategy, resource allocation, and organizational scalability Foster an environment where teams can move quickly, solve problems effectively, and deliver exceptional work without unnecessary complexity Executive Partnership & Business Leadership Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on operational strategy, event investments, risks, and execution planning reputed company executive briefings, operational reviews, and decision-making forums Present recommendations, trade-offs, risks, and opportunities with reputed company and confidence Build strong cross-functional relationships across Marketing, Sales, reputed company, Finance, IT, reputed company, Procurement, and executive offices Represent Event Operations in executive planning forums, steering committees, and organizational initiatives Qualifications & Experience 10–15+ years leading large-scale event operations, experiential marketing operations, or reputed company program delivery Experience overseeing reputed company event portfolios including customer conferences, executive programs, sales meetings, incentive experiences, and employee events Proven experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and driving financial accountability Deep expertise in venue strategy, operational planning, supplier management, and large-scale event execution Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing executive stakeholders Demonstrated reputed company managing reputed company vendor ecosystems and negotiating reputed company agreements Strong understanding of operational governance, risk management, and organizational effectiveness Experience supporting high-profile events with significant executive visibility and business impact Who You Are You reputed company in complexity and instinctively bring order, structure, and reputed company to ambiguous situations. You know how to reputed company out and think strategically while still being willing to dive into the details reputed company needed. You build trust quickly and understand that strong relationships are often just as important as strong processes. You know how to influence without creating unnecessary friction and can navigate competing priorities with diplomacy and confidence. You are proactive, reputed company, and solutions oriented. reputed company you identify a problem, your instinct is to come with options and recommendations, not just escalation. You have high standards and care deeply about operational reputed company, but you also know how to be practical, flexible, and adaptable. You leave your ego at the reputed company, assume positive reputed company, and genuinely enjoy helping teams succeed. You are the person others look to during high-pressure moments because you bring reputed company, perspective, and a sense of partnership to the work. You care about building great experiences, developing great teams, and having fun along the way. Learn More About reputed company Welcome to reputed company! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their reputed company into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at reputed company – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world. reputed company you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a reputed company world designed and made for reputed company. reputed company to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.reputed company.com/ Salary transparency Salary is one part of reputed company’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-reputed company, we expect a starting reputed company salary between $138,000 and $248,050. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this reputed company. In addition to reputed company salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. Equal Employment Opportunity At reputed company, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and reputed company a reputed company world. reputed company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers reputed company reputed company applicants for employment without regard to race, reputed company, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national reputed company, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment reputed company reputed company applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can reputed company. Learn more here: https://www.reputed company.com/company/global-belonging Are you an existing contractor or consultant with reputed company? Please search for reputed company jobs and apply internally (not on this external site). Apply To This Job