Events Operations Manager

Position Title: Event Operations Manager
Reports to: Director Event Operations
Location:NYC/Remote

We are seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to join the Event Operations team. The Event Operations Manager will be responsible for sourcing contracting planning and executing the assortment of live/digital event formats for the Communities division of CyberRisk Alliance. An ideal candidate would have experience in event management and coordination customer service and financial tracking. Reporting to the Director Event Operations the individual will work with sales operations executive directors content and other various parts of the business to deliver the highest level of precision and planning for our live and digital event portfolio.

A successful candidate will be proactive highly organized and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. A can-do attitude is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of regional events (in-person) ensuring alignment with organizational goals and audience needs.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans timelines and budgets for each event; ensure milestones and deadlines are consistently met.
• Source negotiate and manage relationships with venues vendors sponsors and external partners to deliver high-quality event experiences.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing sales content and leadership teams to define event objectives messaging and success metrics.
• Own event budgets track expenses and optimize spend while maintaining quality and ROI.
• Oversee on-site operations including setup registration staffing and troubleshooting to ensure seamless execution.
• Design and deliver engaging high-quality attendee experiences that drive satisfaction and brand value.
• Measure event success using KPIs (attendance engagement pipeline etc.) and provide post-event analysis and recommendations.
• Continuously refine event processes tools and best practices to improve efficiency and scalability across regional programs.
• Frequency of travel: up to 25% annually

Qualifications:

• 3 years of previous event management and production experience
• Experience in managing hotel BEOs contracts room blocks and audio-visual orders
• Experience in venue contract negotiation a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high level of efficiency
• Self-motivated strategic thinker with a collaborative solution-oriented approach
• Experience in Swoogo and Salesforce is a plus
• Exceptional organizational project and time management skills with a strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite (Word Excel and Power Point)
• Knowledge of and interest in information security markets desired
• Strong oral and written communication skills and executive presence
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs
• Ability to travel periodically throughout the year to support onsite events operations

Job Information (NYC)
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York City CRA is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to New York City and takes into account numerous factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to a candidates qualifications skills competencies experience and location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65000 to $70000 which does not include other compensation benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity
CyberRisk Alliance is committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity for all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin religious creed gender physical or mental disability veteran status sexual orientation age or marital status in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

About CyberRisk Alliance
CyberRisk Alliance provides business intelligence that helps the cybersecurity ecosystem connect share knowledge accelerate careers and make smarter and faster decisions. Through our trusted information brands network of experts and innovative events we provide cybersecurity professionals with actionable insights and act as a powerful extension of cybersecurity marketing teams. Our brands include SC Media the Official Cybersecurity Summits TECHEXPO Top Secret. Security Weekly InfoSec World Identiverse Cybersecurity Collaboration Forum Cybersecurity Collaborative ChannelE2E MSSP Alert LaunchTech Communications Execweb and ChannelPro Network. More information is available at .