Event Manager

LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation’s fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of the contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we’re proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

We have an immediate contract position with our direct client. If you are interested and available, please respond with your resume ASAP and suggest a good time to call you.

Title : Global Events Program Manager

Contract Duration: 8 months with a possibility of an extension

Location: Hybrid (no set hybrid schedule disclosed) at New York, NY 10010

Pay Rate: $50- $53/hr on W2

Description:

About the Role

Client is looking for a Global Events Program Manager (8-month contract) to join the Employee Experience team. You will play a key role in developing event management processes, guidelines, and policy. You will act as a centralized source to manage program development from ideation to execution, ensuring that goals are met. You will work closely with a wide array of internal teams as well as external partners. This role will partner closely with the in-office Workplace team, as well as our Physical Security Team, Executive Business Partners, IT and AV, Employee Resource Groups, and business leaders, to provide an Events program and services that improve the overall employee experience. This contract role is flexible and hybrid, and you will report to the Senior Manager of Employee Experience.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

In NYC:

• Lead all NYC event requests from end-to-end, ensuring seamless execution and high stakeholder satisfaction.
• Deliver white-glove planning support for NYC-based events with 50 attendees, ensuring elevated hospitality and flawless execution.

Globally:

• Manage a team of contingent event specialists, leading weekly meetings, monitoring event progress, reviewing weekly timecards, and overseeing hiring/contract extensions.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with Workplace, AV, Security, and other stakeholders for seamless planning and execution.
• Maintain a centralized data and reporting system for all global events, incorporating customer feedback and analytics to drive continuous improvement.
• Strategically oversee large-scale and high-impact events, managing timelines, budgets, resourcing, and execution across all hubs.
• Maintain and improve SOPs, SLAs, and KPIs to ensure consistent service quality and scalable delivery across regions.
• Support global tickets during high-volume event days to ensure responsiveness and service continuity.
• Act as a project manager for our company milestone events, our company anniversary party, and the End-of-Year Celebration.

We’re excited about you because you…

• An Owner who thrives in a chaotic and ever-changing work environment.
• Are Customer Obsessed with a passionate drive to delight our employees and guests, take initiative, and offer unique solutions that deliver on, and exceed, their expectations.
• Dream Big, and Start Small with a thoughtful process of analyzing data and circumstances to solve problems and reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Value our One Team, One Fight mentality by partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute our common goals pleasantly and energetically.
• Have a Bias for Action with an appreciation and understanding of our mission to make sound, timely contributions.
• Strive to be 1% Better daily with your openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
• Choose Optimism and Have a Plan, whether it's a big project or an impromptu task, you are quick on your feet and happy to contribute in a helpful, organized way.
• Bachelor's or equivalent years of experience.
• 4 years of event program management experience emphasizing facilities, office management, workplace services, customer service, and event management.