Principal Events Specialist

Enterprise AI decisioning and workflow automation platform; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Events Specialist in Reading, United Kingdom, to lead the planning and execution of high-profile events. The ideal candidate will have exceptional project management and leadership skills, and experience coordinating events across the EMEA region. This role includes creating project plans, managing logistics, and evaluating event success. Join a dynamic global team and contribute to impactful marketing initiatives while collaborating with key stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive global benefits

Opportunities for continuous learning

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Experience coordinating international events across the EMEA region.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with key leaders.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project plans for Pega-hosted events.
• Oversee all logistics and budgeting for events.
• Evaluate event programs and provide analysis for improvements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Event planning

Budget management

Problem-solving

Job description

Career Opportunities: Principal Events Specialist (23066)

Requisition ID23066-Posted -United Kingdom-Reading

The Events team is a dynamic, engaging global team supporting and creating high-profile, live events. Our role is to deliver an exceptional attendee experience throughout the entire lifecycle of an event. Through collaboration with the company’s key business functions, we manage a portfolio of events overseeing everything from strategy to execution to analysis.

Picture Yourself at Pega:

Do you have a passion for planning and strong leadership skills? As a member of the team, you will drive and execute a variety of events supporting Pega’s strategic initiatives in the European and Middle East regions. You will work closely with the regional marketing team to produce engaging Pega-hosted client/prospect events and manage third-party tradeshows. As the sole event planner based in the EMEA region, you will be responsible for all marketing events within region while also being a part of a global Events team where you can share best practices and standards of work to provide expert guidance to your regional stakeholders.

What You'll Do at Pega:

• Create and manage project management plans for various Pega-hosted events
• Own all logistics in the event planning process, including but not limited to; detailed budgeting, site selection, contracting, production, food and beverage planning, room sets, audience flow, technical requirements, giveaways, signage, vendor management, and more.
• Work autonomously and in partnership with the regional marketing team to create exceptional client/prospect event experiences.
• Manage participation at third party trade shows and other non-Pega hosted events; overseeing sponsorships, booths, and other assets.
• 45-50% of international travel onsite for event execution as needed.
• Evaluate programs and provide post-event analysis, implement areas of improvement for future programs.
• Manage cross-functional resources to align with project plan. Handle vendor RFPs, vendor onboarding, contract negotiations and payments.

Who You Are:

A detail-oriented event planner with exceptional time and project management skills and strong leadership skills. This individual communicates well, is quick on their feet, can offer solutions and has an ability to think strategically. This person is a collaborator, comfortable and confident working with multiple event owners including key leaders to achieve measurable success. This person has a positive attitude, is happy to pitch in and help in any way necessary to ensure success – no job is too big or too small.

What You've Accomplished:

• Established ability to apply strategic solutions for successful event outcomes and efficiencies
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to problem solve and work independently in a changing and multi-tasking global environment with numerous deadlines and stakeholders
• Experience working on international programs across the EMEA region
• Experience leading cross functional teams on complex projects
• Proven ability to prepare accurate budgets and effectively manage expenses
• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
• Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company
• The opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive global events team

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