Senior Manager Events Management

As a Senior Manager Events Management at IIT Kanpur Development Foundation (IITK DF), your role involves leading the planning and execution of high-impact events to enhance alumni and donor engagement. Your responsibilities include: - Designing unique and engaging event concepts aligned with the Foundation's strategic goals. - Innovating and introducing new formats, themes, and ideas to enhance alumni and donor experiences. - Preparing detailed event plans with objectives, timelines, budgets, and KPIs. - Leading end-to-end event execution, from pre-event planning to post-event closure. - Ensuring checklist-driven event management with clear milestones, ownership, and contingency planning. - Coordinating with stakeholders such as alumni, faculty, vendors, and production teams for seamless delivery. - Developing feedback mechanisms to measure event success and track metrics for improvement. - Maintaining consistent branding and visual identity across all events for memorable experiences. Qualifications required for this role: - Graduate/Postgraduate in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. - 5+ years of relevant experience in managing high-profile events. - Demonstrated ability to deliver creative and impactful events. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. - Highly organized, deadline-driven, and process-oriented with attention to detail. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment. - Willingness to travel and work flexible hours around event schedules. Success Metrics for the Role: - Achievement of targeted Event Composite Scores based on predefined parameters. - Execution of events within time and budget, with zero last-minute escalations. - Growth in participant satisfaction and repeat engagement. - Introduction of at least two new creative event formats/ideas annually.,