Corporate Meetings & Events Program Manager

Role Overview

The Corporate Meetings & Events Program Manager is responsible for developing and enhancing the policies, procedures, tools, and partnerships that ensure consistent delivery of superior internal meetings and events within Clorox. This position is a trusted collaborator, working with various teams to plan and execute employee and business events that are efficient, well-organized, and compliant with company standards.

Primary Duties

• Govern and refine corporate meetings and events policies and standards to promote a uniform and effective planning and execution process.
• Act as the main liaison for all internal meeting and event requests, managing venue selection, coordination, and communications. Also, oversee a part-time contractor dedicated to facilitating smooth event experiences.
• Supervise meeting room readiness, ensuring all necessary supplies and support services are in place.
• Foster strong relationships with internal customers and coordinate with relevant departments including travel, brand engagement, and external service providers.
• Handle vendor and technology partnerships, focusing on service excellence, problem-solving, and ongoing program enhancements.
• Co-manage the corporate hotel rewards program alongside the travel team, supporting efficient event and meeting planning.
• Oversee financial processes related to events, including expense tracking, invoice management, documentation, and financial reporting.
• Develop and update program metrics and reports to evaluate service quality and identify improvement opportunities.
• Translate business goals into scalable event technology solutions, managing registration platforms, communications, and technology readiness for successful event execution.
• Communicate effectively about site readiness, local service impacts, and event-related changes ahead of scheduled activities.
• Collaborate with project teams on office and meeting space updates, anticipating impacts and preparing mitigation strategies to enhance user satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in corporate meetings, events management, hospitality, workplace services, or related areas.
• Proven customer service aptitude with a focus on delivering high-quality, responsive support.
• Strong skills in project management, communication, organization, and multitasking.
• Ability to lead through influence, achieving alignment and consensus across diverse teams and organizational tiers.
• Good judgment and proactive problem-solving abilities, anticipating client needs and risks.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of building trust and serving as a key partner in event planning.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation competence.
• Preferred experience in vendor management including coordination, negotiation, and contracting.
• Certified Meeting Planner credential is advantageous.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on industry best practices.

Additional Information

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring three days onsite at the Pleasanton, CA office and two days remote work weekly.