Events Manager (temporary)

Alfa has a great opportunity for a full-time, temporary (fixed term contract), Events Manager. This role is hybrid in nature with opportunities to work from home and in our Royal Oak, Michigan office. 

This is a key role in the Internal Events function for the US Operations of a global financial software company. Reporting to the Director of US Operations, you will be responsible for leading and executing the Events strategy in its achievement of Event objectives. 

This role is a temporary position to cover a maternity leave. The length of this fixed term contract will be approximately 15 months, from March 23rd, 2026 to early July 2027 (exact end date TBD). 

Primary responsibilities/duties:

• Plan, coordinate and execute all US internal events, including conferences, collaboration weeks, hackathons, virtual events, milestone events and other internal office events

• Utilize RFP process, research and source suitable venues, liaise with venue organisers and negotiate competitive rates, following the internal global supplier onboarding process.

• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors.

• Oversee approval of contracts for all events, liaising with the Alfa Legal team.

• Create appropriate themes for Events.

• Create corporate swag, literature and comms to distribute and circulate for events, liaising with the US Marketing team and the Global Design team and authorize artwork required for events.

• Assist with the preparation of the annual Events budget, including ongoing tracking, re-forecasting and managing expense approvals. 

• Monitor trends, new venues/suppliers, attend industry conferences for research and learning and development within the Events Industry.

• Conduct post-event evaluations, review findings, report on outcomes, and prepare recommendations for future event delivery

• Provide communication and assistance to stakeholders in event-related matters

• On-site support for the designated event to ensure successful execution

• Provide support for other ad hoc or communities/special projects within Events department as needed

• Work with the Global Events team on global events (milestones/community/etc.)

Required skills/qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Events Management) OR at least 5+ years of related experience in the corporate events industry

• Experience of the full life cycle of running company events.

• Organizational & Interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work autonomously, resourceful, detail-oriented, using problem-solving techniques with a strong sense of urgency and work ethic

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Willingness to moderately travel and extended work hours may be required; anticipated (15% of travel)

Preferred skills/qualifications:

• Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) or Certified Quality Event Planner (CQEP)

• Corporate events experience

• Strong knowledge and familiarity of the Metro Detroit area with local event communities, venues, vendors and regional resources

What we’ll do for you: 

• Generous paid time off (PTO) - vacation, paid holidays, and flex time

• Flexible work  - hybrid work (in home and in office) with a modern workspace available

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance with reimbursement of copays/coinsurance/deductibles for in-network medical costs

• Voluntary accident and critical illness insurances 

• Health and Dependent Care FSA plans

• Fully paid-for life, disability and travel insurances 

• Gym and Wellness Scheme through Wellhub with access to a range of studios, gyms and wellbeing apps

• 401k plan - matching at 100% of the first 6% contributed (immediately vested)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 crisis support 

• 3 paid volunteering days as well as 5 paid learning and development days

• Fun social events throughout the year and annual Company C