Senior Event Manager

Voted Best Places to Work in Austin, Best Paying Companies, 
and Top Startup Companies by Forbes

SparkCognition looks to bring in the best talent in the world. To accommodate the hiring of our wildly talented teams, SparkCognition sponsors visa opportunities when appropriate.

Who are we and why this opportunity? 
Drive change and create a footprint. SparkCognition invests in our employees and fosters collaboration throughout the organization. Our employees have the ability to work 
globally with award-winning artificial intelligence (AI) technology within multiple industries. 

What are the benefits and perks at SparkCognition? 
You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Below are some highlights - we’d love to connect and share more! 

• Fast-paced evolving culture with the opportunity to drive new ideas and technology.
• Dynamic Work Environment - Remote and In-Office Options  
• Stock Option Grants
• Generous Time Off Programs
• Medical Coverage, and Parental Leave Plans 
• 401k with Employer Match
• Monthly Technology Allowance 
• Large 2022 renovated office space centrally located near the Arboretum in Austin, TX- including fully stocked beverage and snack areas!

In This Role You Will:

• Develop event strategy and plans
• Oversee event staff
• Drive SparkCognition and SparkCognition Government Systems (SGS) event execution
• Design and deliver small and large (1000+) 1st party events
• Oversee 3rd party event participation and coordinating execution
• Conduct pre-event activities including venue and vendor selection, contracts, supplier coordination, and rehearsals
• Handle event logistics including production, shipping, set-up, on-site rentals, and more
• Manage event sponsorships and speaking opportunities 
• Build event agendas and conduct speaker and sponsor outreach for events 
• ​​Coordinating cross marketing event strategy including promotional spend, advertising, and social media activities
• Develop and manage event budget and account payable approval
• Coordinate event feedback and evaluation
• Report event performance against established KPIs to key stakeholders and senior leadership

You will have:

• 7+ years of event planning and execution experience 
• Strong management and leadership skills
• High level of organizational and attention to detail 
• Excellent verbal and written communication with keen attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while exhibiting great time management
• Demonstrated ability to work productively with counterparts in a cross-functional capacity
• The ability be to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment as a team player with stakeholders across all functions
• Proficiency with desktop software solutions (e.g., Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Asana, etc.) 
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

 

Explore SparkCognition: 

https://www.sparkcognition.com/company/ 

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SparkCognition is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.  SparkCognition prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.