Senior Event Planning Professional

Role Overview

• Plan and execute 15–20 highly complex events across the U.S. annually
• Collaborate with business partners to achieve event objectives
• Identify appropriate venues, negotiate contracts, and manage all site logistics
• Proactively assess potential risks and implement contingency plans to address issues during events
• Communicate essential information to business partners as needed
• Provide comprehensive post-event reporting, analysis, and actionable insights to business partners and leadership
• Influence and uphold best practices and company guidelines to ensure all meetings align with organizational vision
• Lead projects as required

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines
• Bachelor's degree
• Six or more years of experience sourcing and managing vendor relationships, including contract management, vendor sourcing, and event planning with C-suite leadership
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, based on business needs and scope of work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Familiarity with Cvent or similar event management platforms
• Experience coordinating all travel, meetings, and special event activities
• Proven ability to ensure efficient workflow and coordination across all event aspects
• Expertise working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and teams, including leadership
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities and meeting deadlines
• Experience in corporate events within industries such as healthcare, banking, or law
• Strong critical thinking skills, with initiative to anticipate needs, present ideas, and deliver high-quality work
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Collaboration skills that contribute positively to a team environment and align with Humana culture

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance