Description

The Business Operations & Event Manager will oversee daily administrative functions for the San Francisco and San Jose offices, ensuring efficient operations and professional event execution. The role streamlines processes, manages budgets, logistics, vendor relationships, and guides Office Managers to boost productivity and organization. It also implements best practices and fosters a positive work environment.

In the office‑management domain, the manager supervises Office Managers with duties such as phone handling, voicemail triage, supply ordering, and maintaining a tidy workspace. They control office budgets for multiple Bay Area locations, coordinate facilities and vendor relations, and oversee inventory control. Additionally, they manage office moves and expansions, liaising with contractors, supply vendors, and IT.

The event‑planning function includes coordinating client‑facing gatherings like happy hours and project completion dinners, handling invitations, catering, décor, SWAG, and overall guest experience. The manager also leads large company‑hosted events, Skyline‑sponsored industry events, subcontractor appreciation events, Bay Area Women’s Network events, philanthropy initiatives, and internal team‑building activities such as Bootcamp. Support is provided for sales‑team events and major sports outings.

The role owns the master Bay Area regional calendar, scheduling trainings, retreats, pitch sessions, safety workshops, field meetings, and client off‑sites while avoiding schedule overload. It supports Operations’ training programs, subcontractor lunch‑and‑learns, and ensures adequate attendance. The manager also facilitates recruiting logistics, candidate interviews, and college career‑fair coordination.

Internal support duties involve coordinating gifts for employee milestones and client celebrations, recognizing 100 % vesting achievements, and handling special projects as needed.

Requirements

Key abilities include demonstrated people‑management, cross‑department collaboration, program and project management, budget oversight, corporate event management, strong organization, problem‑solving, and independent decision‑making. Excellent written and oral communication, proficiency with the Microsoft suite, financial acumen, and adaptability to dynamic environments are essential.

Candidates must have at least ten years of relevant experience in business operations and event planning and hold a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Communications, or Business Administration. Salary ranges from $151,000 to $185,000, adjusted for skills, experience, and location, and includes health, disability, life, dental, vision, ESOP, and retirement benefits.

The position requires regular computer use for data entry and documentation, as well as physical activities such as walking, standing, and occasional climbing or stooping, with accommodations available as needed. Work is performed in an office setting but may involve travel to Bay Area job sites and flexible hours to support event schedules.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Medical Insurance plan options including an HSA plan with Company deductible contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan Matching
• Unlimited PTO
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Gym reimbursement program
• Ability to enroll in various voluntary benefits (Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance and more)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance