Remote Event Tech Project Lead: Registration & Onsite

GSMA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time and remote working

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

GSMA Ltd. is seeking a Head of Technology, Events on a short-term contract to March 2027. The role leads technology delivery for large-scale industry events, including registration systems, event apps and onsite operations.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive improvements across pre-event planning and on-site delivery, ensuring successful attendee experiences at events such as MWC Barcelona.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in event registration with technical and operational responsibilities.
• International event, conference or tradeshow experience as an organiser.
• Experience configuring and delivering event technology including registration systems, virtual event platforms, event apps such as Cvent, RainFocus, Stova or other SaaS platforms etc.
• Operational/logistical event planning experience e.g., build, throughput analysis, signage, temporary staff scheduling, collateral design, and delivery.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex processes to non-event or technical colleagues.
• Supplier management experience
• Awareness of data privacy, GDPR and information security principles

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule project meetings.
• Manage project milestones, deliverables, and co-ordinate with internal teams to ensure we keep on track.
• Build relationships to support project teams during analysis and planning stages.
• Brief clients on how digital platforms work and ensure delivery of products.
• Lead UAT - create test plans and ensure systems are signed off.
• Configure and set up event registration systems including pass configuration and email/system content.
• Dimension onsite services and plan staffing and contingencies.
• Provide analytical support through reporting and data insights; budget and roadmap planning.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication

Delivery

Analysis

Job description

GSMA Ltd. is seeking a Head of Technology, Events on a short-term contract to March 2027. The role leads technology delivery for large-scale industry events, including registration systems, event apps and onsite operations.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive improvements across pre-event planning and on-site delivery, ensuring successful attendee experiences at events such as MWC Barcelona.