Internal Events Manager

OpenGov is the leader in AI-enabled software for cities, counties, state agencies, and special districts. With a mission to power more effective and accountable government, OpenGov serves 2,000 communities across the United States. OpenGov is built exclusively for the unique asset management, permitting and licensing, procurement and contract management, tax and revenue, budgeting and planning, and financial management needs of the public sector. The OpenGov platform empowers organizations to operate more efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen public trust.

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Job Summary:

The Internal Events Manager will be responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of all internal company events, including company kickoffs, holiday parties, internal QBRs, executive offsites, and other employee engagement events. This role will manage every aspect of event execution, from budgeting to event production, logistics, stakeholder alignment, and post-event analysis. The Internal Events Manager will leverage deep professional expertise to design outcome-driven events that enhance employee engagement, drive satisfaction, and directly contribute to the company's ability to achieve strategic goals.

• Plan, manage, and execute all internal company events, ensuring seamless production and execution from inception to post-event wrap-up.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring all events are executed within financial constraints while maximizing impact.
• Manage the relationship with our procurement team and give them the guidance they need to complete venue sourcing efforts.
• Oversee all logistics and production aspects, including AV, catering, branding, scheduling, speaker coordination, and on-site event management.
• Design and execute engaging event agendas that align with company objectives, enhance employee engagement, and reinforce strategic initiatives.
• Exercise independent judgement in developing and adapting event strategies for evolving company needs.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders  to ensure event alignment with business priorities and culture.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to key business partners and executives, influencing decisions and aligning event strategy with broader business outcomes.
• Project manage each event end-to-end, ensuring milestones and stakeholder deadlines are met for successful execution.  
• Implement post-event evaluation processes, gathering data, analyzing impact, and applying learnings to continuously improve future events.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery and successful execution of all contracted services.
• Stay current on industry trends and innovations to bring fresh, engaging ideas to the company’s internal event strategy.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate event planning, event production, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale corporate events, including executive-level meetings, company-wide gatherings, and team engagement activities.
• Strong strategic and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Proven experience in event budgeting and financial oversight, ensuring cost-effective and impactful execution.
• Proficiency in RFP processes, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory  skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and align event strategy with business objectives.
• Strong analytical abilities, with a data-driven approach to measuring event success and applying learnings for continuous improvement. 
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and business needs.
• Familiarity with event technology platforms, including virtual event tools, registration systems. CVENT experience is a plus.

Why OpenGov?

A Mission That Matters

At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust.  Some people say this is boring.  We think it’s the core of our democracy.

Opportunity to Innovate

The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything—from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We’ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we’re just getting started.

A Team of Passionate, Driven People

This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Dubuque, Plano, and Pune.

A Place to Make Your Mark

We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.

Benefits That Work for You

Enjoy an award-winning workplace with the benefits to match, including:

- Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families.

- Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays

- 401(k) with company match

- Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions

- Professional development and growth opportunities

- A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches