Director, Groups & Events Enterprise Alignment

 

 

Lead the enterprise planning and alignment for Groups & Events. Manages the governance, budget, operating model, and long-term strategy of Groups & Events.

Your day to day

• Develop and articulate the end-to-end Global Groups & Events Strategy, including definition of the long-term ambition and value proposition across groups, meetings, incentives, conferences, and events
• Translate the Groups & Events vision into coherent enterprise-wide direction by aligning teams, stakeholders, processes, and decision-making 
• Define the operating model for Groups & Events (governance, roles, ways of working, decision rights, cadence, and performance processes).
• Establish consistent global processes to ensure functions and regions operate in alignment with Groups & Events priorities.
• Influence cross‑functional, function‑driven programs (e.g., Business Rewards, Loyalty, Technology, Brand, Sales) to ensure Groups & Events needs are integrated into enterprise initiatives.
• Serve as the primary conduit connecting Groups & Events strategic priorities with global functions, ensuring enterprise programs reinforce Groups & Events objectives.
• Lead annual and multi‑year planning cycles for Groups & Events, including budget management and prioritization.
• Drive cross-functional program management for major initiatives, ensuring visibility into milestones, dependencies, and decision-making.
• Provide program leadership and management for complex, enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives, ensuring coordinated delivery, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee integrated project portfolios, ensuring alignment to strategy, cross‑functional synchronization, and accountability for outcomes.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment by facilitating strategic conversations, integration workshops, and leadership forums.
• Ensure enterprise stakeholders understand Groups & Events priorities, implications, and their role in driving aligned execution.

 

 What we need from you

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).  
• MBA preferred but not required. 
• 10+ years in enterprise planning, commercial strategy, performance management, or similar roles.  
• Strong experience developing longterm strategy, operating models, and multiyear roadmaps.  
• Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets, planning cycles, and enterprise governance.  
• Proven strength in project and program management including executive-level reporting for complex, cross functional initiatives.  
• Experience influencing without authority across regions, functions, and senior leadership.  
• Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret performance trends and customer insights.  
• Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and represent work in executive forums. 

 

 

Location - Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office.  This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business. 

The salary range for this role is $150,000.00 to $170,000.00. This role is also eligible for bonus pay.  We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees. 

 

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