Senior Event Manager

Culmen International seeks a dynamic Senior Event Manager to join our team in Lyon, France. This role is responsible for strategically leading and executing international meetings, conferences, and workshops across our global event program. The position encompasses comprehensive management of the entire event lifecycle, from initial venue sourcing through final execution and post-event analysis. Additionally, the Senior Event Manager will mentor event management team members while ensuring all events are delivered punctually, within budgetary constraints, and strictly adhering to established program protocols.

• Strategically design and execute international meetings, conferences, and high-impact workshops across global markets.
• Expertly lead end-to-end venue sourcing, supplier management, and strategic contract negotiation to optimize event outcomes.
• Comprehensively orchestrate complex event logistics, seamlessly coordinating meeting spaces, accommodation, catering, transportation, and cutting-edge audiovisual services.
• Demonstrate exceptional multitasking capabilities by simultaneously managing and synchronizing events across diverse geographical regions.
• Oversee event timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate event records within the event management platform.
• Drive precise financial management by meticulously supporting event budgeting, comprehensive financial tracking, and rigorous documentation.
• Ensure events comply with operational procedures and client requirements.
• Guide event managers and support complex or high-visibility events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience planning conferences, workshops, or international events.
• Demonstrated experience with venue sourcing and vendor management.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent events.
• Experience supporting government, international organization, or multinational clients preferred.
• Located in Lyon and authorized to work in France.

Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience coordinating complex event logistics
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Languages

• • Fluent English and French required

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.