Events Manager

YPO is a global leadership community of over 35,000 chief executives from more than 140 countries. YPO brings together extraordinary leaders who are committed to becoming better leaders and better people. The organization provides a platform for the leaders to connect, learn, and grow through shared experiences, rich learning programs, and meaningful relationships. Members benefit from a supportive community that fosters personal, business, family and community growth.

Supporting these members is a world-class management team of more than 450 associates, spanning over 25 countries. Our organization is based in Dallas, Texas, with many associates working virtually and outside of the United States. Together, our team of global associates works to create a truly Only-in-YPO experience for our members

This is a remote work-from-home position. Although this position is remote, candidates must reside in British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta or Nova Scotia as YPO is not an employer in other Canadian provinces.

25-40% travel, domestic and international.

Our preference is for candidates to be located within a 1-hour drive of a major airport.

A high-performing Events Manager is a dynamic, detail-oriented professional responsible for the end-to-end delivery of curated in-person and virtual event experiences for the YPO community. These events provide transformative opportunities for global leaders to learn, explore, and connect. As a sophisticated advocate, the Events Manager engages and collaborates with YPO members and spouses/partners, internal stakeholders (finance, marketing, etc), vendors, and speakers to ensure program excellence and deliver events that align with the YPO Global Events strategy.

• Partner with key stakeholders and YPO members and/or spouses/partners to co-create innovative, high-impact events that align with member needs and organizational goals.

• Lead the full lifecycle of event planning and delivery, including concept development, budgeting, logistics, execution, and evaluation, across multiple portfolios. Act as virtual event producer when required.
• Ensure the planning team is aligned on roles and responsibilities while maintaining a high-level overview of overall program/event progress.

• Facilitate early engagement of YPO members and/or spouses/partners through YPO-hosted workshops, reoccurring planning calls and/or meetings, providing guidance and tools to support successful collaboration.

• Work closely with finance partners to build and forecast event budgets, manage VAT considerations, and ensure timely reconciliation post-event (within 60 days).
• Independently manage event budgets ranging from USD 50K to 3M, ensuring no overspend. Strategically allocate surplus funds to enhance the member experience.
• In partnership with the contracts team, negotiate and execute agreements in alignment with YPO policies and legal guidelines.

• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to provide key event details and support the creation of targeted marketing plans that drive registration and engagement.

• Source, negotiate, and manage vendors and services, including venues, accommodations, food and beverage, audio visual, transportation, and materials using YPO’s preferred directories and standards.
• Working with our Security and Risk Compliance teams, identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the implementation of necessary safety, security, and contingency measures for each event.

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