# Events Program Manager

**Company:** [Snowflake](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/snowflake)
**Location:** Unspecified
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $114k – $149k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Event Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Group Travel, Cvent, Groupize, Hrs, Navan, Dashboard Reporting, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Rfps, Supplier Management, Risk Management
**Posted:** 2026-08-06

> Leads sourcing and operational delivery for corporate meetings, executive gatherings, offsites, customer events, and group travel while helping scale a global Meetings & Events program. Requires 5+ years of relevant experience, contract negotiation expertise, strong stakeholder management, and analytical program skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and end-to-end operational execution for small- and medium-sized meetings, offsites, executive meetings, trainings, customer engagements, and internal business events.
- Manage venue sourcing, contract negotiations, room blocks, group air, and ground transportation.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand event objectives and recommend scalable, cost-effective event solutions.
- Help build and operationalize a global Meetings & Events strategy, including governance, intake processes, planning standards, service models, and operational best practices.
- Develop and manage preferred supplier relationships.
- Lead sourcing events and RFPs, negotiate favorable commercial terms, and drive measurable cost savings.
- Partner with the Global Travel team to coordinate attendee air travel and deliver a seamless end-to-end experience.
- Support implementation, optimization, and administration of meetings and event technology, including sourcing platforms, venue booking tools, registration systems, reporting solutions, payment capabilities, and AI-enabled workflows.
- Build dashboards, reports, and KPIs covering event spend, supplier performance, savings, attendee experience, policy compliance, and program health.
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve automation, and enhance the user experience through technology and AI.
- Develop playbooks, documentation, and standardized processes for scalable event planning.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, risk management requirements, and financial controls throughout the event lifecycle.
- Stay informed on industry trends, supplier innovations, emerging technologies, and best practices.
- Support strategic Travel & Expense initiatives and cross-functional projects.

## Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Event Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience managing corporate meetings and events, strategic sourcing, travel management, hospitality, procurement, or a related field.
- Experience negotiating venue, hotel, and supplier contracts.
- Experience managing group travel and complex meeting logistics.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience developing reports, dashboards, and program metrics.

## Nice-to-haves
- Experience implementing or administering meetings, travel, or event technology platforms such as Cvent, Groupize, HRS, or Navan.
- Experience leveraging automation, AI, or workflow technology to improve business processes.
- Professional certification such as CMP or CMM.

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