American Electric Power

Manager Executive Meetings and Events

American Electric Power • $116K — $151K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in corporate event planning, particularly for executive or Board-level events.
  • Experience managing complex, high-visibility events for 50 to 150+ attendees.
  • Previous role as a lead planner for executive events preferred.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Comfortable engaging with senior leadership, discretion, and professionalism in high-stakes settings.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Office of the Corporate Secretary to create high-touch experiences for Board meetings.
  • Collaborate with the Corporate Special Projects and Events Planner for executive programs.
  • Build and manage detailed meeting timelines and briefing materials.
  • Anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues for a seamless experience.
  • Lead planning and logistics for Board meetings and executive engagements.
  • Manage all event logistics, vendor relations, and on-site execution effectively.
  • Serve as the onsite lead, ensuring transitions, timing, and technical production are flawless.

Benefits

  • Base salary
  • Annual bonus
  • 401K match
  • AEP Pension
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
07-27-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

We're looking for a senior-level event professional who can operate at the highest level of trust, discretion, and execution. This role is responsible for orchestrating the executive event experience, owning end-to-end delivery, acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders, and coordinating across internal teams and external partners to ensure every detail reflects AEP's standards and brand.

This role will execute large-scale corporate events, including Board of Directors meetings and executive leadership engagements. They will operate as a strategic project manager, executive liaison, and on-site leader, ensuring seamless execution from initial planning through post event follow-up.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Executive & Board Experience
  • Work in partnership with the Office of the Corporate Secretary to design and deliver high-touch, concierge-level experiences for Board of Directors meetings.
  • Work closely with the Corporate Special Projects and Events Planner on executive and leadership meetings and programs, as well as other events as they arise.
  • Build and manage detailed meeting timelines and executive briefing materials.
  • Anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues to ensure a seamless experience.


End-to-End Event Ownership
  • Lead planning and execution of Board meetings and support other executive and leadership engagements.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive timelines and work plans.
  • Oversee event logistics, including vendor management, venues, catering, transportation, audiovisual, security, and IT.
  • Lead site selection and advance work with internal and external partners.


Project Management & Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Operate as the central project manager for each quarterly meeting, coordinating across departments.
  • Facilitate kickoff meetings, weekly check-ins, and milestone reviews among internal teams to ensure alignment and accountability.
  • Delegate and coordinate tasks across internal team resources.


On-Site Execution
  • Serve as onsite lead, ensuring flawless execution of all meeting elements, including transitions, timing, and technical production.
  • Maintain composure and control in high-stakes, quick-paced environments.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in corporate event planning, with direct experience supporting executive leadership or Board-level events.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, high-visibility events from concept through execution of varying formats and sizes (from 50 to 150+ attendees).
  • Experience operating as a lead planner or single owner for executive events preferred.
  • Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
  • Comfortable working with senior leadership.
  • High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism.
  • Expertise in vendor management, contracts, and budget oversight.
  • Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.


Core Traits
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized.
  • "Get to Yes" attitude.
  • Trusted partner who builds credibility quickly.
  • Comfortable operating with ambiguity and high expectations.
  • Strong bias for ownership and accountability.


Where You'll Work:
  • On-Site in the AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH


What You'll Get:
  • Base salary
  • Annual bonus
  • 401K match
  • AEP Pension
  • Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.


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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
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