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Job description
Vice President, Events – Western Hemisphere
Location
Houston, Texas (hybrid)
Organization
Solutions. People. Energy. These three words define how we work together to create impact. Our members gain access to premier programs, content, and events designed to accelerate professional growth and career development, while fostering a strong network and sense of community. SPE employees are proud to contribute to a community that’s making a difference globally!
From our beginning in the early 1900’s, SPE has grown to nearly 132,000 members in 146 countries. SPE is a 501(c)(3) not‑for‑profit organization with operations around the world. SPE maintains offices in Calgary, Dallas, Dubai, Houston, and Kuala Lumpur.
Opportunity
The Vice President, Events – Western Hemisphere provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all SPEI events across the Western Hemisphere, including all of North and South America. This role is accountable for the financial performance, strategic alignment, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of SPE’s event portfolio in the region, while advancing SPE’s mission, member value, and global business impact. With your qualifications, you may be on the path to an exciting new career serving the oil and gas industry professionals.
Impact you will make in this role
Set strategic direction for the Western Hemisphere event portfolio, ensuring alignment with SPE’s mission, strategic plan, Board initiatives, and event objectives
Translate Board directives and organizational strategy into actionable operational plans for Events in the Western Hemisphere
Develop, manage, and deliver the annual events budget for the Western Hemisphere, delivering the approved net surplus
Oversee event operations to ensure consistent quality, brand alignment, and execution excellence across all regions
Build and sustain strong relationships with key regional stakeholders, sister societies, sponsors, and event partners
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline event processes and systems in collaboration with the Vice President, Events – Eastern Hemisphere
Report regularly to the SPEI Board of Directors on event performance, progress, key outcomes, financial results, and success against objectives
Develop financially successful new events that support SPE’s mission in collaboration with regional stakeholders
Collaborate with SPE colleagues to grow SPE’s reach, membership, and business impact in the Western Hemisphere
Guide Event Directors in developing relevant, high‑impact, and financially sustainable regional event portfolios
Support Event Directors in cultivating relationships with senior regional executives, Regional Board members, and SPEI Regional Directors
Develop and mentor talent within the Western Hemisphere events organization, including professional development and succession planning
Partner with Sales and Business Development leaders to develop compelling value propositions for events
Oversee procurement of vendors and contractors in collaboration with the Vice President, Events – Eastern Hemisphere
Review financial performance and optimize event profitability and attendee experience
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability across the regional events team
Monitor event industry trends, standards, and technologies to ensure best‑in‑class experiences
Ensure compliance with global sanctions, data privacy laws, and other regulatory requirements impacting events
Serve as Executive Director or Board Member for selected entities within the SPEI legal structure.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned to support organizational priorities and evolving business needs
Supervisory responsibilities
Direct Reports:
Up to three (3) Directors covering North America, Canada, and OTC Brazil
Business Development Director, North America
Sales Managers based in North America
Indirect Reports:
Approximately 25 staff members across the Western Hemisphere events and business development functions
Your skills and expertise
Bachelor degree in business administration or relevant field – Master level degree preferred
15+ years of executive leadership experience within events and/or association management within an international environment
Advanced knowledge of large‑scale event planning, execution, and portfolio management
Demonstrated experience working with Board and committee facilitation/management
Strong commercial acumen with a focus on growth and business improvement
Extensive vendor management experience, including contracts and negotiations
Exceptional stakeholder management skills and an ability to communicate complex business ideas
Proven budget ownership and financial management expertise
Oil and gas industry experience preferred
Not‑for‑profit and/or Association experience strongly preferred
Additional attributes for success in this role
Flexible and collaborative, with the ability to work across different cultures, regions, and functions
Ability to work in both office and remote environments as required
This position requires some travel, up to 30%, including international travel
Benefits and perks
Long Weekends – if you enjoy long weekends, you will really appreciate our 9/80 schedule which allows for every other Friday off!
401k Matching Funds – generous retirement program with 100% matching funds for U.S. employees
Medical Benefits Starting Day 1 – all the great medical benefits that you would expect from a top employer with multiple available plans to fit your needs – medical, dental, vision (starting from your first day of employment – no waiting period)
Disability & Life Insurance – company paid employee disability and life insurance with the option to add spouse and children
Personal Time Off (PTO) – available as soon as you accrue your time off, up to four weeks annually which increases after five years
Holiday Pay (8 days) – including day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
Hybrid Work Model – your role may allow you to work remotely several days a week or more with periodic commute to a local office
Tuition Reimbursement Program – you may qualify for 80% reimbursement on approved courses/degrees
Employee Well Being Program – at no cost to employee – includes emotional support, work‑life solutions, referrals for childcare, home repairs, legal guidance, financial resources and online support for expert advice
Other Great Benefits – pet insurance, gym membership, exclusive discounts on brands and experiences you know and love.
To avoid delays in considering your application, please complete all questions within the application including your expected salary range for this role.
Society of Petroleum Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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