Global Marketing Events Manager - 12- month contract

Boston Consulting Group (BCG); Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Boston Consulting Group is seeking a Global Marketing Events Manager to lead strategy and execution of flagship event programs worldwide. You will oversee complex initiatives across stakeholders and geographies, driving engagement, ROI, and brand impact.

The role partners with global External Relations & Events teams to align event priorities with business objectives, manage budgets, and mentor colleagues. A hybrid office-based role with global travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading global events in professional services or agencies.
• Strong planning, budgeting, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders across geographies.
• Experience designing event strategies that boost engagement and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of global event programs across geographies.
• Develop event strategies aligned with marketing objectives and ROI.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across marketing, digital, branding, and communications.
• Manage complex project plans, budgets, timelines, and vendors.
• Identify ways to improve event effectiveness through innovation and digital tools.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align priorities with brand objectives.
• Oversee multiple workstreams with strong execution quality.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Global events management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Event analytics

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

Tools

Cvent

Marketo

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Locations

London | Lisbon

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You’ll Do

The Global Marketing Events Manager will lead the strategy and execution of BCG’s flagship global event programs, helping create high-impact experiences that strengthen BCG’s brand, deepen audience engagement, and support key business priorities. As part of the Global External Relations & Events team, you will oversee complex event initiatives across multiple stakeholders, functions, and geographies.

You Will

• Lead end-to-end delivery of global event programs, including planning, communications, production, audience engagement, reporting, and analytics.
• Develop event strategies that support marketing objectives and enhance audience experience, engagement, and ROI.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across marketing, digital, branding, communications, and leadership teams.
• Manage complex project plans, budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure high-quality execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve event effectiveness through innovation, process improvement, and digital capabilities.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align event priorities with broader business and brand objectives.
• Oversee multiple concurrent workstreams while maintaining strong attention to detail and execution quality.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and operational leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of experience leading complex global events within professional services, consulting, or agency environments.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Experience developing event strategies that drive audience engagement and measurable business impact.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, solutions-oriented approach.
• Experience collaborating across marketing disciplines, including digital, branding, communications, and event technology teams.
• Proficiency with event and marketing platforms such as Cvent, Marketo, and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills with the ability to develop clear, executive-ready materials.
• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll work as part of BCG’s Global External Relations & Events team, collaborating closely with colleagues across the firm’s global marketing, communications, and business network. This role partners with teams across branding, digital marketing, social media, content, activation, alliances, and meetings & events to deliver integrated, high-impact experiences. You’ll also engage regularly with local and Practice Area Marketing teams, senior business leaders, and Executive Assistants to coordinate complex global initiatives and ensure seamless execution across regions and stakeholder groups.

Additional info

This is an opportunity to shape how BCG engages with clients, alumni, and key stakeholders through high-impact, memorable global events. You’ll play a critical role in reinforcing BCG’s market leadership and brand through exceptional event experiences that bring our values and insights to life.

At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person collaboration plays an important role in our culture, mentorship, and professional development.

For this role, you will generally be expected to work from a BCG office or in person with clients on a regular basis (typically around 50% of working time), depending on business needs and in line with local policies and practices.

We aim to provide a dynamic and collaborative environment that fosters connection and teamwork.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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