Senior Manager, Executive Events

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Senior Manager, Executive Events

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Executive Events to join the Events team within our Marketing department. In this role, the Senior Manager of Executive Events will lead athenahealth's proprietary event program and will act as a strategic operator who combines big picture thinking with exceptional execution. This individual will manage high-stakes, high-visibility events where details matter, timelines are non-negotiable, and stakeholder expectations are exacting. The Senior Manager of Executive Events will display an ability to anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and deliver consistently exceptional experiences. This individual will be equally comfortable presenting to C-suite executives as you are reviewing vendor contracts or troubleshooting day-of logistics.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of executive-level events, from initial concept through post-event analysis, ensuring flawless execution at every stage

• Provide strategic counsel to internal stakeholders, helping Marketing and Sales leadership understand how events can drive specific business outcomes

• Direct cross-functional project teams with clear goals, defined roles, and structured accountability frameworks that keep high-complexity projects on track

• Negotiate and manage strategic vendor relationships, driving service excellence and cost efficiency while maintaining strong partnership dynamics

• Oversee program budgets exceeding $1M, including detailed forecasting, real-time expense tracking, and comprehensive financial reconciliation

• Implement measurement frameworks to assess event ROI, gather stakeholder feedback, and identify opportunities for program optimization

• Supervise and develop direct report(s), building event management capabilities within the team

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Hospitality Management, Communications, Business, or related discipline

• 10+ years of event management experience, preferably within healthcare or technology organizations

• Documented success planning and executing events for senior executive audiences

• Advanced project management capabilities, including managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously under deadline pressure

• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to maintain operational excellence under stress

• Proven negotiation skills and vendor management experience

• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

• Working knowledge of Cvent, Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint), Salesforce, and Monday.com

• Willingness to travel as business needs require

• Healthcare or technology sector event experience

• Familiarity with industry-specific compliance and regulatory requirements

• Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) credential

 

Expected Compensation

$122,000 - $208,000

The base salary range shown reflects the full range for this role from minimum to maximum. At athenahealth, base pay depends on multiple factors, including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates.  Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package - depending on role eligibility, we offer both short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans.

 

About athenahealth

Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Our company culture: Our talented  employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and