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 that foster alumni and donor engagement. Your responsibilities and expectations 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 experience - Preparing detailed event plans including objectives, timelines, budgets, and KPIs - Leading end-to-end event execution, from pre-event planning to post-event closure - Maintaining clear milestones, ownership, and contingency planning for every event - Ensuring smooth on-site execution with a strong focus on hospitality, punctuality, and guest experience - Liaising with various stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery - Developing and implementing feedback mechanisms to measure event success - Tracking metrics such as attendance, engagement, satisfaction scores, and learnings - Maintaining consistent branding and visual identity across all events - Creating memorable, high-quality experiences for participants and guests Qualifications required for this role include: - Graduation/Postgraduation 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 strong 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 this role include: - 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 If you are passionate about event management and delivering exceptional event experiences that reflect the prestige and legacy of IIT Kanpur, this role might be the perfect fit for you.,