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Sr. Director, Event Management (Team Focused Leadership)
The Opus GroupUnited StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Aug 2025
💰 $165,000/yr($150,000/yr – $165,000/yr)
About the role
Job Title: Sr. Director Event Management (Team Focused Leadership) Group/Team: Event Management Reports to: Event Management Department Head Location: Remote Employment Type: Full time, Salary, Exempt Travel Requirements: 20-30% WHO WE ARE Opus Agency is a future-forward full-service global event agency with over 400 team members in the United States, London, Sydney, Singapore, and New Zealand. As we look ahead to 2025 and beyond, our profound opportunity is to shape the future of events in an increasingly AI-infused world. In an era where digital interactions often dominate, the authenticity of real-world connections will become paramount. Events will emerge as the #1 priority for CMOs, driving brand success and fostering deep, meaningful relationships with audiences. Our Event Management team plays a critical role in this vision, partnering with world-shaping brands like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce, as well as an ever-expanding roster of category creators and fast-growing global brands. With these clients, we don’t just respond to change; we shape it by pulling the future forward and leading them into a new era of event marketing. As the Sr. Director of Event Management and with a focus on our talent and people, you will be at the forefront of this mission, driving innovative and impactful strategies that align with this events-driven vision for the future. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We’re looking for an innovative strategist who can drive impactful talent development, oversee seamless onboarding and training, and foster a high-performance culture. Your role will be crucial in coordinating team efforts, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance, all while managing financials with a keen business sense. If you're passionate about leading change and developing top-tier talent in a collaborative environment, we’d love to have your expertise contribute to our growth and success. YOU SHOULD HAVE
- 10+ years in event planning and execution, experiential marketing, or brand activations, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven ability to manage complex B2B/B2C and corporate events, ideally within an agency setting.
- Experience leading cross-functional, matrixed teams and collaborating with departments like creative, finance, HR, and production.
- Strong leadership in hiring, mentoring, and performance management across all levels.
- Proficient in budget ownership, P&L oversight, and process development to scale operations.
- Skilled in stakeholder management, including C-suite engagement, and vendor/partner relations.
- Operationally savvy with technology suites like Google, Microsoft and have worked in other project management platforms.
- Data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement through analytics.
- CMP, CSEP certifications and experience building departments within an agency are a plus.
- Design and evolve team structures to support growth and cross-functional collaboration
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