Meeting & Events Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Meetings & Events Manager to lead the design and implementation of a new Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) program. This role will establish policies, processes, and workflows to optimize the way our organization plans, approves, and executes meetings and events globally. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in meeting management, exceptional communication skills, and proven expertise in driving efficiency and compliance within complex organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Meetings Management Program Development
  • Design, launch, and oversee a new global SMM program.
  • Establish best practices to standardize meeting planning, sourcing, negotiations, procurement & legal contract review, execution, and reporting.
  • Develop training and resources to ensure adoption across the organization.
• Policy & Governance
  • Create and implement a corporate meetings policy to govern event planning and execution.
  • Ensure alignment with corporate compliance, procurement, risk management, and cost-control objectives.
  • Monitor adherence to established policies and recommend enhancements as needed.
• Workflow & Approval Process
  • Design and manage a streamlined workflow to gain meeting and budget approvals prior to internal resources (i.e. Site Managers, Executive Admins) sourcing venues and suppliers.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, and internal stakeholders to align approvals with budgetary and business objectives.
  • Ensure transparency and accountability throughout the approval process.
• Supplier & Venue Management
  • Oversee the sourcing of hotels and event partners in compliance with approved policies and processes.  Previous experience with Cvent/Lanyon is greatly desired.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure high-quality service and cost savings.
  • Negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance against agreed standards.  As Jabil holds its own IATA #, there is a strong preference for negotiating commissionable rates – maximizing revenue back to the company.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
  • Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to understand meeting objectives and align solutions.
  • Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, delivering clear and professional written and verbal updates.
  • Provide reporting and insights to leadership on program performance, compliance, and savings.

Qualifications

• Certification: CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) required.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years in meetings & events management, including experience with SMM program development or governance.
• Strong understanding of meeting approval workflows, budget management, and hotel sourcing.
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies and process improvements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of professionalism, diplomacy, and attention to detail.

Travel: 10%-20%

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our meetings and events strategy from the ground up. The selected candidate will play a key leadership role in driving efficiency, compliance, and value across the organization’s global events portfolio.

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