Vice President, Event Strategy and Management

The Vice President, Event Strategy & Management

Leading Vizient’s enterprise-wide event strategy as a core driver of growth, client retention & satisfaction and brand differentiation. This executive will transform events from primarily programmatic engagements into measurable enterprise experiences that deepen relationships with hospital leaders, influence pipeline, and strengthen long‑term client value.

• Define and lead Vizient’s enterprise‑wide event strategy aligned to growth, retention, and brand objectives.
• Create event marketing initiatives and outlines, including agendas, themes, and programming that reflect market trends and company growth objectives.
• Rationalize and prioritize the event portfolio (flagship conferences, C‑suite forums, regional events, internal meetings, virtual experiences) based on clear commercial purpose.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales and Research to align themes, speakers and client experience to strategic objectives.

• Serve as the operational lead for all aspects of event planning, including content development, registration, meeting schedules, onsite logistics, vendor management, technology platforms, and post‑event deliverables.
• Oversee and manage collaboration with internal stakeholders and units.
• Partner and manage all event vendors, including event logistics partners, A/V, hospitality, transportation, and registration platforms.

• Ensure all event participants receive a consistent, high‑touch, white‑glove level of service at every interaction.
• Design differentiated, high‑value experiences for hospital CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CMOs and clinical leaders.
• Elevate Vizient’s executive presence through cohesive event journey design from invitation, programming, on‑site engagement, and post‑event follow‑up.
• Ensure consistency in brand, messaging and experience across all enterprise touchpoints.

• Drive continuous improvement in event processes, workflows, communication, and internal records.
• Build frameworks for event ROI measurement, including post‑event analysis, attendance metrics, investor engagement, and broker‑vote impact.
• Oversee event data, CRM inputs, and internal reporting in partnership with internal data management team.
• Establish clear governance, operating rhythms, SLAs and budget accountability across partners.
• Define clear KPIs tied to pipeline influence, retention, engagement, NPS and cost efficiency.
• Deliver executive‑level dashboards and post‑event analyses demonstrating measurable business impact.
• Manage internal planning cycles, forecasting accuracy and budget transparency.
• Ensure risk management, compliance and operational excellence standards are consistently met.

• Lead and develop a high‑performing event strategy team focused on accountability and results.
• Operate effectively in a matrixed environment with executive visibility and enterprise impact.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on how events can accelerate strategic priorities.

• Experience: 10+ year experience in event strategy, management and logistics for corporate events.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to lead, mentor, and build high‑performing teams, and to influence cross‑functional groups to achieve organizational goals.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders at all levels.

Career Framework:
Executive - VP (E2)

Estimated Hiring Range: $ to $

This position is also incentive eligible.