Event Manager – Internal Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska, +10 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategy, planning, and execution of Milliman’s discipline-specific forums and shareholder events.

• Manage up to 15 events annually.

• Collaborate with leadership and event chairs to establish event objectives.

• Convert business goals into event programming and attendee experiences.

• Ensure agendas align with company priorities.

• Direct venue selection, contract negotiations, Cvent registration setups, agenda creation, attendee management, catering, accommodations, staffing, and budget oversight.

• Evaluate risks, clarify requirements, challenge assumptions, and promote a shared understanding.

• Manage cross-functional event projects with MarCom, Global Corporate Services, business stakeholders, and external vendors.

• Drive timelines and execution for event communications and materials.

• Coordinate with brand and creative teams on collateral materials.

• Manage deadlines for email campaigns and the production of badges, registration sheets, signage, and other physical assets.

• Conclude events through post-event surveys, data analysis, stakeholder distribution, feedback evaluation, and recommendations.

• Comply with Firm policies and protocols.

• Suggest and implement improvements to enhance and streamline event planning processes.

• Oversee, track, and report on event budgets quarterly.

• Prepare and revise contracts, identify business terms, and negotiate with venues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in communications, business, marketing, or a related field.

• At least 8–10 years of corporate event planning experience, specifically in leading large-scale, multi-day events.

• Extensive knowledge of event strategy, logistics, communications, analytics, and experiential design.

• Experience with both virtual and in-person events, webinars, and client-focused events.

• Familiarity with Wrike or similar project management tools, Microsoft Dynamics, Cvent, and virtual event platforms.

• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.

• Previous experience in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional global organization.

• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities.

• Professional demeanor with the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across various organizational levels, including executives.

• Highly organized with keen attention to detail and a commitment to service delivery and audience/participant engagement.

• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving abilities, including contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and contingency planning.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• 401(k) plan with company matching and profit-sharing contributions.

• Discretionary Bonus Program.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• Paid Time Off (PTO); full-time employees earn 15 days per year.

• A minimum of 10 paid holidays each year.

• Family Building Benefits, encompassing adoption and fertility assistance.

• 11 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.

• Life Insurance & AD&D with 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability fully funded by Milliman.

• Remote work opportunity.

• Chance to influence Milliman’s long-term growth and engage with senior leadership.