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
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:
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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
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