Description

Job Description

Location: New York City, NY (One Manhattan West; Onsite)

The Space and Events Team Lead is an Associate Manager, responsible for leading end-to-end event planning, space management, and space experience delivery at Accenture's customer service driven corporate office. The Workplace Events Lead serves as the primary point of accountability for event quality, client experience, and cross-functional coordination across all Workplace departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale, high-visibility events including client functions, executive meetings, internal programming, and CIC events
• Develops a tailored coordination approach for each event, including planning calls, walkthroughs, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder briefings
• Maintains an event portfolio showcasing space setup options, configurations, and service offerings to support effective client planning
• Uses technology platforms to manage reservations, approvals, budgets, scheduling, logistics, and attendee registrations
• Ensures seamless, high-quality event execution through coordination across all Workplace departments including Technology, Reception, Facilities, Security, and Catering
• Contributes to team strategy and operational planning, including readiness for increased event volume tied to CIC hub growth
• Directly manages and develops a team of Events and Space professionals, including contractors and junior team members
• Provides day-to-day leadership, direction, coaching, and performance oversight within the Events & Space function
• Models a team-first leadership approach, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to support any Workplace function as needed
• Fosters a culture of hospitality, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team
• Supports onboarding, training, and professional development of team members
• Serves as a senior point of contact for internal stakeholders and leadership, communicating policies, standards, and event updates clearly
• Builds and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery and effective escalation resolution
• Partners closely with the Workplace Facilities Lead and Office Services Lead to align priorities, resource needs, and service quality
• Manages relationships with external vendors, catering partners, and service providers to ensure delivery of excellence
• Maintains a strong focus on hospitality and client satisfaction in every interaction

Qualification

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in events, hospitality, workplace services, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience planning and executing high-end, client-facing events in a corporate or professional setting
• Minimum of 2 years of people leadership or team management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of food & beverage industry trends, and dietary restrictions
• Experience with a network of catering vendors
• Knowledge of EMS or other reservation management system
• Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Comfortable with technology (advanced skills a plus)
• College degree preferred
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Certification preferred
  
  

Professional Skills:

• Willing to step outside role to complete tasks in other areas of the Workplace
• Passionate about customer service
• Critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to take ownership and make decisions independent of customer involvement (proactive)
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent organizational, multitasking and time management skills
• Highly responsive, flexible and adaptable
• Proactive thinker/action taker
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to work with highly confidential material and maintain confidentiality
• Seeks out challenges and opportunities to grow
• Business partner attitude and approach
• Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/05/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $73,800 to $182,600

Cleveland $68,300 to $146,100

Colorado $73,800 to $157,800

District of Columbia $78,500 to $168,000

Illinois $68,300 to $157,800

Maine $62,800 to $134,400

Maryland $73,800 to $157,800

Massachusetts $73,800 to $168,000

Minnesota $73,800 to $157,800

New York $68,300 to $182,600

New Jersey $78,500 to $182,600

Virginia $68,300 to $168,000

Washington $80,200 to $168,000

Locations

New York City, NY

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Requisition #: R00345635

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