Operations Director, Events at Vizient

Irving, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

179000.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event strategy, Program management, Budgeting, Resource planning, Performance measurement, Financial acumen, ROI analysis, Data analysis, Strategic planning, Event operations, Procurement, Vendor management, Executive presentation, Workfront, Cross-functional leadership

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Summary: In this role, you will lead enterprise event strategy, operations, and program execution to drive measurable business impact. You will oversee budgeting, resource planning, and performance measurement while aligning event initiatives with organizational priorities. You will partner with cross-functional leaders and clients to optimize event investments, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver data-driven insights that inform strategic decisions and maximize outcomes. Responsibilities: Own and manage the enterprise events budget, including forecasting, allocation, and optimization. Establish frameworks to track cost savings, budget performance, and return on investment. Lead development and governance of the annual and multi-year events calendar. Oversee program management frameworks to ensure consistent execution across event portfolios. Define and manage timelines, dependencies, and critical paths across initiatives. Lead enterprise resource planning and allocation to optimize capacity and delivery. Drive adoption and optimization of event technology platforms and tools. Develop performance measurement frameworks to track pipeline, revenue impact, and effectiveness. Manage procurement processes, agency relationships, and vendor performance. Provide executive-level insights and recommendations to guide strategy and investment decisions. Qualifications: Relevant degree preferred. 7 or more years of relevant experience required. Extensive experience in program management, event operations, or strategic planning. Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and ROI analysis. Advanced analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment. Experience with resource planning tools such as Workfront or similar platforms. Strong communication and executive presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and drive continuous improvement. Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

You will lead enterprise event strategy, operations, and program execution to drive measurable business impact. Additionally, you will oversee budgeting, resource planning, and performance measurement while aligning initiatives with organizational priorities.