Manager, Meeting & Events Management

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Manager, Meeting & Events Management Overview The Manager plays a critical role on Mastercard’s Events Management team, delivering world-class client experiences through exceptional event execution, elevated hospitality, and innovative experiential design. This individual will lead the planning and execution of high-profile internal and external programs, including executive meetings, Board of Directors events, Gala dinners and highly curated experiences. We are seeking a highly creative, culturally connected hospitality professional with deep knowledge of the restaurant and events landscape. The ideal candidate has a sophisticated eye for design and aesthetics, is ahead of emerging trends to bring fresh, unexpected ideas to the table. In the same breadth, they should also be able to flex to a more classic and timeless design aesthetic depending on the project. This role requires someone who is both visionary and highly executional: a resourceful problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments, anticipates challenges before they arise, and uses technology and AI tools to enhance creativity, efficiency, organization, and productivity. The ideal candidate excels in collaborative environments, confidently partners with senior stakeholders, and demonstrates exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Work Location: Minimum 3 days per week in the Purchase, NY office, with travel required for site visits and events, including evenings and weekends during major programs. ________________________________________ Role & Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to define event objectives and develop comprehensive project plans aligned with business goals and brand standards. • Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of high-touch meetings, executive dinners, and experiential events. • Curate exceptional hospitality experiences, including identifying trend-setting restaurants, unique venues, culinary talent, entertainment, and culturally relevant programming. • Stay ahead of emerging trends in luxury hospitality, restaurant openings, experiential design, entertainment, and guest engagement — particularly within NYC and specific global markets. • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, agencies, global partners, and vendors to deliver seamless event execution. • Manage all event logistics, including venue sourcing, site inspections, transportation, staffing, production, and on-site operations. • Develop creative event concepts and attendee experiences that elevate the Mastercard brand and differentiate programs from industry standards. • Own event budgets, including forecasting, invoice processing, reconciliation, and identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings. • Oversee contracting, compliance, and vendor negotiations for hotels, venues, transportation, production, and staffing partners. • Create detailed staffing plans and minute by minute run of shows. • Oversee VIP and executive attendee experiences with a white-glove level of service. • Coordinate menus, banquet event orders, gifting, décor, entertainment, and experiential elements in partnership with marketing and sponsorship teams. • Produce attendee communications, briefing materials, production schedules, logistics documents, and post-event reporting. • Leverage