TIAA

Director, Events Management

TIAA$100K — $141K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience managing complex internal events for C-suite executives
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • CMP certification is a plus
  • Experience with event management software, such as CVENT
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong negotiation and relationship management skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary liaison to business leadership, translating goals into impactful events
  • Manage planning and execution of high-profile internal events
  • Advise on event strategy and formats to shape programs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors for seamless event delivery
  • Lead venue sourcing and manage contract negotiations
  • Partner with Internal Communications to align events with organizational messaging
  • Own post-event assessments and budget reconciliation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package
  • Superior retirement program
  • Highly competitive health and wellness offerings
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Resources for physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Full Job Description
This role serves as a key partner to the business, owning the end-to-end design and delivery of the business area's most complex, high-visibility internal events. Beyond logistical execution, this role helps shape the overall event strategy, ensuring every experience reinforces organizational priorities, strengthens culture, and advances business objectives at the highest levels.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Serves as the primary point of contact to business leadership, translating priorities and organizational goals into thoughtfully designed, high-impact experiences that drive alignment, engagement, and business outcomes across the enterprise.
  • Manages end-to-end planning and execution of high-profile internal events, including but not limited to leadership team meetings, quarterly business review meetings, and business area summits.
  • Advises business leaders on event strategy and format, providing subject matter expertise to actively help shape the program.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders, to influence key decisions that ensure seamless coordination and event delivery.
  • Leads venue sourcing and contract negotiations in partnership with Event Sourcing, to secure favorable terms, manage risk, and optimize event experiences within financial parameters.
  • Partners with Internal Communications to ensure events are aligned with broader organizational messaging, change initiatives, or cultural moments.
  • Owns post-event assessment, including attendee feedback, budget reconciliation reporting, and lessons learned documentation to inform future programs.
  • Owns budget planning, forecasting, financial reporting and stewardship for assigned events; identifies cost optimization opportunities to drive maximum return on investment for each program.
  • Helps establish and continuously elevate standards of excellence for event design, ensuring all experiences authentically reflect TIAA's brand identity, executive presence expectations, and strategic narrative.


Educational Requirements
  • University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience
  • 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements
  • Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work


Career Level
8IC

Required Experience:
  • 5+ years of managing end-to-end planning and execution of high-profile, complex internal events for the CEO and other C-suite executives (including but not limited to leadership team meetings, quarterly business review meetings, and business area summits.)


Preferred Experience:
  • 7+ years of managing end-to-end planning and execution of high-profile, complex internal events for the CEO and other C-suite executives (including but not limited to leadership team meetings, quarterly business review meetings, and business area summits.)
  • CMP certification is a huge plus
  • Experience in CVENT
  • MS Word and Excel


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Related Skills

Event Design, Event Planning, Executive Presence, Influence, Marketing Creativity, Negotiation, Prioritizes Effectively, Relationship Management, Resourcefulness, Vendor / Partner Management

Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-06-27

Base Pay Range: $100,000/yr - $141,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

About TIAA

TIAA is a financial services company that specializes in providing retirement plans, IRAs, mutual funds, and life insurance. The company is dedicated to helping those who teach, heal, and serve to achieve financial well-being. TIAA was founded in 1918 and headquartered in New York, United States.

TIAA Careers

Joining TIAA presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a team that prides itself on fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and leadership in the financial services industry. As a company deeply committed to the professional development and well-being of its employees, TIAA is where your career aspirations can take flight.

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