Program Manager - Employee Events

What You’ll Do

Source evaluate and manage external vendors suited for team offsites to ensure alignment with group size event objectives and budget.
Lead contract negotiations with vendors including hotels transportation providers restaurants and other event partners to secure favorable terms pricing and service levels.
Track vendor performance and maintain a database of trusted partners.
Partner with facilities teams to support on-site event setup signage and workspace accommodations.
Work closely with internal managers to align event goals.
Facilitate event debriefs and gather feedback to continuously improve vendor selection and process.
Evaluate existing vendor relationships merchandise offerings and processes to ensure the company merchandise “swag” is of high quality and a provides a peerless experience.
Coordinate the approval process for the local community holiday and summer parties throughout the globe.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in planning executing and evaluating events and meetings.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts manage vendor relationships and secure favorable terms with venues and suppliers.
Proactively worked to identify trends anticipate needs and build events that are aligned with internal customer needs.
Excellent organizational skills experience managing multiple projects simultaneously strong attention to detail.
Built collaborative cross-functional partnerships within the business. Comfortable advising and pushing back as appropriate with managers at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated success in addressing challenges and adapting to unforeseen circumstances during event planning and execution.

Nice to Have

Existing contacts and experience planning events in locations with US Veeva offices (Pleasanton Boston New York City Columbus Pleasanton Madison)
Demonstrated experience building processes and database of vendors from the ground up.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical dental vision and basic life insurance
• Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
• Retirement programs
• 1% charitable giving program

Compensation

• Base pay: $75000 - $125000
• The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications experience and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus. 

What We Do

Veeva is the global leader in cloud software for the life sciences industry. Committed to innovation product excellence and customer success Veeva serves more than 1000 customers ranging from the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs. As a Public Benefit Corporation Veeva is committed to balancing the interests of all stakeholders including customers employees shareholders and the industries it serves.

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