Senior Specialist Event Planning

Microchip; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech corporation is looking for an Event Manager to coordinate live and virtual experiences. This role requires excellent project management and organizational skills, along with experience in marketing and event technology. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience and will be responsible for developing event strategies, logistics, and ensuring seamless execution of all events. The position supports a dynamic team focused on delivering high-impact experiences.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in marketing, event management, or corporate communications.
• Experience with event management technologies and marketing platforms.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop event strategies and lead planning for webinars and in-person events.
• Coordinate operational logistics for assigned events and tradeshows.
• Manage virtual events and oversee the ON24 platform.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or equivalent

Tools

Cvent

Aventri

ON24

Tableau

MS Office

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Microchip Technology Inc. offers an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity and communication, with opportunities to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar global organization.

Our company attracts talent because we help design the technology that runs the world. People stay because our culture supports growth and stability, challenges them with an extraordinary range of products and solutions, and offers unlimited career potential. We proudly enroll over a thousand people annually in our leadership and development programs and value our 11 guiding values, diversity, and workplace excellence.

Role overview

Job Description : Role Summary

This position supports the event team in delivering high-impact live and virtual experiences. The role requires a balance of project management, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on execution to ensure events run seamlessly.

Critical Duties

• Develop event strategies that align with business objectives, enhance attendee experience, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of webinars and in-person events, including cross-functional planning calls, strategy alignment, event design, logistics, and post-event analytics and reporting.
• Oversee logistics for in-person events, such as ordering show services, booth and demo design, exhibit house coordination, and on-site management.
• Plan and execute event content campaigns and promotions that drive engagement and growth.
• Partner with regional and global MarCom teams to ensure cohesive execution across all events.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all operational logistics for assigned events and tradeshows (live and virtual).
• Gain proficiency in event technology platforms (Cvent, Airtable, Jifflenow, AEM, Tableau, and others) to streamline planning and reporting.
• Manage the virtual event process and provide oversight of the ON24 platform.
• Take ownership of special projects or administrative tasks as assigned.
• Support administrative functions as needed, including managing promotional products, maintaining exhibit properties, and overseeing event inventory.
• Coordinate with Microchip's American and Asian Marcom teams to successfully execute global synergy across all events.

Skills

Core Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present professionally to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and regions.
• Proven track record of delivering successful events on time and within budget.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with event management tools (e.g., Cvent, Aventri), webinar platforms (ON24), marketing platforms (AEM), and analytics tools (Tableau) is highly desirable.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education

Minimum bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or equivalent work experience in a fast-paced corporate Marketing or Communications department.

Knowledge

Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in MS Office; some experience with event management technology tools (Cvent or Aventri) is preferred; experience with ON24 (or similar) webinar platform is also preferred. Additional technologies such as inventory management tools are desired.

• Working knowledge of the broader marketing function, tradeshows, event or meeting planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong grammar; ability to present orally and in writing to all levels within the company.
• Experience promoting events across all channels.
• Extensive experience handling multiple projects for various customers and ensuring accuracy toward completion.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Flexibility and strength in dealing with tight deadlines and rapidly changing situations.

Travel

• Approximately 10% travel required. May involve some international travel.

Experience

Five to seven years of experience in marketing, event management, corporate communications, or related areas; high-technology and/or business-to-business experience required. Prior experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus.

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Travel Time : 0% - 25%

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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