Events Manager

Who We Are

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What You'll Do

We are seeking a confident and creative Events Manager to join the Office Experience team for our Bay Area offices, San Francisco (SFO) and Silicon Valley (SVD). Reporting directly to the Bay Area Office Experience & Events Senior Manager, the Events Manager oversees the strategy and delivery of internal and external office events, conferences and initiatives, and contributes to the development of key partnerships and programs. The Events Manager will be responsible for line management of the events team members, programming, planning, execution and debriefs of all events in SFO and SVD. The Events Manager is an innovative and sophisticated thinker with a strong logistical background, an ability to thrive in an analytic environment, who finds fulfillment in building community through events. This role is critical to the culture of the Bay Area offices and is based in SFO five days a week, with travel to SVD as needed (there is occasional flexibility expected to accommodate offsite and after-hours work requirements).

• Leading comprehensive event strategy and execution from concept to delivery, including large-scale retreats, internal affiliation events, community initiatives, and senior leadership meetings.
• Partnering closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to define event goals, align programs with firm objectives, and deliver exceptional experiences that strengthen employee affiliation and engagement.
• Overseeing detailed event logistics, including vendor management, contracts, budgeting, CRM diligence, and proactive risk management.
• Serving as a strategic resource by fostering strong relationships with venues, vendors, local partners, and cultural institutions to ensure consistently outstanding event experiences.
• Directly managing major events, including venue selection, negotiation, logistics, AV coordination, catering, and health and safety compliance.
• Developing and carefully tracking event budgets, providing senior management with transparent and timely financial updates, and maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Collaborating closely with BCG's Meetings & Events and Legal teams on contract negotiations to ensure compliance with all legal and risk management requirements.
• Strategically managing local and internal event communications, ensuring timely, clear, and engaging messaging to participants and stakeholders.
• Overseeing the creation of visually appealing event materials, invitations, and branded collateral in partnership with Internal Communications.
• Conducting post-event analyses and attendee surveys, consistently leveraging data-driven insights to improve future events.
• Mentoring and developing your team by providing regular feedback, clear delegation, and creating professional growth opportunities aligned with BCG's core competencies.

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Additional information

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under law, where applicable. BCG is an E-Verify Employer. More information about E-Verify can be found here.

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