Senior Event Planner

Description and Requirements
The Opportunity
The Senior Event Planner is responsible for leading the planning and execution of complex, high-visibility events that support MetLife's global business objectives and enhance our brand across key markets globally.
Guided by our purpose of building a more confident future , this role plays an important part in creating experiences that strengthen connections with clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders around the world.
This is an exciting opportunity to own end-to-end event delivery for large-scale programs, working with senior stakeholders while bringing creativity and operational excellence to every detail. You will play a key role in translating strategy into impactful, well-executed experiences that connect audiences, elevate engagement, and deliver measurable outcomes. Equally important, this role supports the operational foundation behind successful events through strong planning discipline, reporting, communications, and compliance processes. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in event planning, executive presence, a commitment to quality, and a curiosity for new ideas, technologies, and approaches that enhance the planning process and attendee experience.
A successful candidate, although virtual, will be required to have in-office presence in MetLife's New York City or Cary, NC office, as needed by the business.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of global events, executive meetings, client programs, and sponsorship activations
• Create detailed event plans, production timelines, and attendee journeys that align with business objectives and brand standards
• Oversee event logistics, including venue coordination, program flow, and on-site execution as well as leading the onsite team; While other times operating as on-site support to a colleague
• Manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships, ensuring efficient delivery and strong financial oversight
• Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to align on content, messaging, and program objectives

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate event planning, hospitality event planning, event management, or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to support on-site execution of key events. (domestic and international)
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience supporting senior-level audiences.
• Demonstrated operational excellence through detailed record keeping, reporting, written communications, compliance management, and execution of high-quality work in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience using event management platforms such as Cvent for venue sourcing, supplier management, attendee management, and budget tracking/reporting.
• Experience supporting executive meetings, client programs, sponsorship activations, or other high-visibility corporate events.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and technologies that support planning, communications, reporting, or process improvement.
• Demonstrated curiosity, continuous learning, and an interest in exploring innovative approaches to event planning and attendee engagement.

The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 - $130,000 . This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife's U.S. benefits, please click here .
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We're looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
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MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.