Digital Events Coordinator (German Speaker)

VML; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Digital Events Coordinator, der als Projektmanager fungiert und die Planung sowie Ausführung von digitalen Events für einen globalen Technologiekunden übernimmt. In dieser spannenden Rolle koordinieren Sie interne Ressourcen, externe Partner und Microsoft-Stakeholder, um erfolgreiche Veranstaltungen zu gewährleisten. Mit einer hybriden Arbeitsweise und einem Fokus auf Teamarbeit in einem dynamischen Umfeld haben Sie die Möglichkeit, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem kreativen und technologiegetriebenen Unternehmen weiterzuentwickeln. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Eventmanagement und hervorragende Kommunikationsfähigkeiten mitbringen, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 4 Jahre Erfahrung im Marketing, davon 1-2 Jahre im Eventmanagement.
• Erfahrung in der Verwaltung komplexer Projekte und Kampagnen.

Responsibilities

• Planung und Durchführung von Microsofts digitalen Events.
• Koordination aller beteiligten Parteien und Ressourcen.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Problem-solving Skills

Event Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelorabschluss in Marketing oder verwandten Bereichen

Tools

ON24

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Digital Events Coordinator (German Speaker)

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Who We Are
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

MC Program
VML Marketing Coordinator Program is a large global community of approximately 400 employees at the intersection of Microsoft Marketing and agency teams. We coordinate campaigns across Microsoft internal stakeholders, VML global Service Delivery Hub teams, and third-party agencies. Campaigns generate sales leads that Microsoft then scores and processes according to their sales strategy.

Events is an expertise group within the MC Program responsible for coordinating and executing various Microsoft’s global and local digital events.

Purpose Of The Job
The Marketing Coordinator Events plans and executes Microsoft’s digital events. In this role, MC Events acts primarily as a project manager who coordinates internal VML resources, Microsoft stakeholders, and third-party vendors.

We are looking for a GERMAN NATIVE SPEAKER. Please only apply if you are a native speaker or at minimum C1 level.

Responsibilities

1. Events Consultation & Planning
2. Participate in events planning & scheduling
3. Provide support on different types of events in line with Microsoft corporate guidelines
4. Provide consultation on Event Platforms (ON24, Teams) & internal event management tools to internal and external stakeholders
5. Consult Microsoft stakeholders on situations that require additional reviews and approvals
6. Act as Project Manager with full responsibility for making events successful
7. Coordinate all involved parties - VML, Microsoft stakeholders, and third parties
8. Manage event participants' agendas
9. Manage event assets, e.g., videos and presentations
10. Execute events from start to finish in line with guidelines and procedures
11. Provide chat moderation support
12. Manage post-event participants' agendas
13. Provide reporting and insights from the events
14. Educate stakeholders on the MC Program Events topics and tools
15. Share best practices and success stories, engage in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Minimum Requirements

• At least 4+ years' experience in marketing initiatives, including 1-2+ years in events management or project management
• Experience managing complex projects and campaigns
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including senior client stakeholders
• High compliance with company rules & processes
• Proven project management skills and responsibility for KPIs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
• Strong communication skills to share complex information clearly
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and prioritize tasks
• Strong team player with ability to build relationships across cultures
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Fluent English; native German speaker required

Note: This position is based in Lisbon. We promote a hybrid work model, with teams in the office approximately four days a week. Accommodations or flexibility needs should be discussed during the interview.

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