Senior Events Manager

Dallas, Texas  |  Full-Time  |  Salaried

Create high-impact experiences that connect, energize, and celebrate a nationwide field organization.

PHP is seeking a creative, highly organized Senior Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of meetings, conferences, recognition programs, and other experiences ranging from focused gatherings to large-scale national events. This role owns critical event workstreams from concept through post-event reporting and brings together internal partners, vendors, speakers, sponsors, and attendees to deliver polished, memorable experiences.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities, budgets, vendors, and deadlines at the same time.

·    Lead end-to-end meeting and event planning, including site selection, requests for proposals, vendor negotiations, contracting support, registration, marketing, onsite execution, and post-event reporting.

·    Manage multiple national meetings, conferences, and smaller events simultaneously, maintaining clear project plans, milestones, owners, and deadlines.

·    Develop and manage event budgets; track registration revenue, sponsorship income, exhibit fees, invoices, receipts, expenses, and final reconciliations.

·    Partner with venues and vendors to prepare banquet event orders, rooming and travel details, production requirements, catering plans, and onsite logistics.

·    Build event agendas and coordinate speaker materials, biographies, session descriptions, handouts, presentations, and other program content.

·    Create and distribute event communications across email, web, and print in partnership with Marketing.

·    Manage event registration platforms before, during, and after events, and provide responsive support to registrants.

·    Cultivate productive relationships with sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, venues, and external partners.

·    Coordinate event materials, signage, supplies, packing, shipping, staffing, and onsite registration.

·    Partner with Events and Recognition teams to source and organize recognition moments and materials.

·    Analyze attendee feedback and event data, prepare post-event reports, and recommend improvements for future programs.

·    Travel occasionally to regional and national events and work a flexible schedule when event needs require it.

·    Support additional event-related projects and business priorities as assigned.

·    Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

·    At least three years of professional event or meeting planning experience, including ownership of multiple concurrent programs.

·    Demonstrated success negotiating with vendors and building effective external partnerships.

·    Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

·    Sound judgment and the ability to anticipate needs, resolve issues quickly, and remain composed during live events.

·    Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a service-minded approach to attendees and stakeholders.

·    Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based project management tools; experience with event registration technology is strongly preferred.

·    Basic web design or HTML knowledge is helpful.

·    A collaborative, hands-on mindset and willingness to step in wherever needed to deliver a successful event.

·    Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation is a plus, but not required.

·    Events are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with business objectives.

·    Attendees, leaders, sponsors, speakers, and vendors receive a professional, consistent experience.

·    Risks, dependencies, and decisions are surfaced early, with clear ownership and follow-through.

·    Post-event insights are converted into practical improvements for future programs.

Ready to create experiences that make an impact? We would welcome the opportunity to learn more about you.