Foundry is seeking a highly organized and driven professional to join our fast-paced Events Team. As an Event Operations Manager, you will lead the strategic planning and execution of high-impact event programs across North America, including regional one-day events, national flagship conferences, award galas, and experiential dinners.
This role is a key driver of attendee engagement, brand experience, and sponsor satisfaction. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence, while managing budgets to meet cost targets and achieve event KPIs.
The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in event planning, strong attention to detail, and the ability to create memorable, high-quality experiences for attendees and clients.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end event planning and execution, including concept development, timelines, logistics, and on-site operations
- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to ensure cost control and ROI
- Secure and manage venues, vendors, and suppliers; negotiate contracts and oversee deliverables
- Partner with the client management team to implement sponsorship packages and revenue-generating opportunities
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and seamless execution
- Collaborate with greater events team on marketing strategy, attendee experience, and brand consistency
- Identify risks, troubleshoot issues in real time, and ensure events are delivered on schedule and to a high standard
- Track and take action on post event contingency effectiveness, and lessons learned, budget variance, and overall ROI
Qualifications:
- 5+ Years Event Management, Event Marketing and/or Tradeshow Management
- Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to optimize processes and improve efficiency
- Excellent interpersonal skills with experience building relationships across stakeholders, partners, vendors, and internal teams
- Strategic, creative thinker with strong attention to detail
- Adaptable and proactive, with a focus on continuous improvement and change management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate
- Proficient in financial planning and budget management
- Self-motivated team player with a growth mindset
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Analyze event performance and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement
- Tech-savvy with AI tool proficiency, Cvent, Monday.com, and adaptability and proactivity to learn new tools quickly
- Willingness to travel 25-40%