naukri
Events Manager
YPO
United Arab Emirates, UAE
Contract
Senior
Hybrid
3 weeks ago
Event PlanningProject ManagementBudget ManagementVendor ManagementStakeholder EngagementCvent
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About the Role
POSITION PURPOSE A high-performing Events Manager is a dynamic, detail-oriented professional responsible for the end-to-end delivery of curated in-person and virtual event exper.
Key Skills for This Role
Event PlanningProject ManagementBudget ManagementVendor ManagementStakeholder EngagementCvent
Responsibilities
- Partner with key stakeholders and YPO members to co create innovative, high impact events
- Lead full lifecycle of event planning and delivery including concept development, budgeting, logistics, execution, and evaluation
- Act as virtual event producer when required
- Facilitate early engagement of YPO members through workshops and planning calls
- Work with finance partners to build and forecast event budgets, manage VAT, and ensure timely reconciliation
- Independently manage event budgets ranging from USD 50K to 3M
- Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to create targeted marketing plans
- Source, negotiate, and manage vendors and services including venues, accommodations, food and beverage, audio visual, transportation
- Identify and mitigate risks with Security and Risk Compliance teams
- Create and maintain Master Event Plans (MEPs)
- Lead event discovery calls, planning meetings, site visits, and provide onsite or virtual event support
- Collect attendee feedback, lead internal debriefs, and document key learnings
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in event design or management, preferably in an association environment working with C suite executives
- At least 2+ years of virtual event experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel 25 40% per year
Full Job Posting
Position Purpose
- A high performing Events Manager is responsible for end to end delivery of curated in person and virtual event experiences for the YPO community.
- Events provide transformative opportunities for global leaders to learn, explore, and connect.
- Engages and collaborates with YPO members, spouses/partners, internal stakeholders, vendors, and speakers.
Responsibilities
- Partner with key stakeholders and YPO members to co create innovative, high impact events.
- Lead full lifecycle of event planning and delivery including concept development, budgeting, logistics, execution, and evaluation.
- Act as virtual event producer when required.
- Facilitate early engagement of YPO members through workshops and planning calls.
- Work with finance partners to build and forecast event budgets, manage VAT, and ensure timely reconciliation.
- Independently manage event budgets ranging from USD 50K to 3M.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to create targeted marketing plans.
- Source, negotiate, and manage vendors and services.
- Identify and mitigate risks with Security and Risk Compliance teams.
- Create and maintain Master Event Plans (MEPs).
- Lead event discovery calls, planning meetings, site visits, and provide onsite or virtual event support.
- Collect attendee feedback, lead internal debriefs, and document key learnings.
Skills and Experience
- Proven ability to plan, manage, and execute complex in person and virtual events.
- Strong budget management skills including break even analysis and zero based budgeting.
- Confident using event tools and platforms like Cvent, Microsoft Office, Zoom, ClickUp, and SharePoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong diplomacy and relationship building with members, C level executives, vendors, and global teams.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in event design or management, preferably in an association environment.
- At least 2+ years of virtual event experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Preferred certifications: Cvent, Digital Event Strategist, CMM, CMP, PMP.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours as needed.
- Ability to work for extended hours at a computer screen.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25 40% per year.
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