Events Program Manager

Yochana; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events management company in San Jose is seeking a Project and Program Manager to oversee full event management and production. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in event planning and management with strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing event logistics, developing reports, and interacting with multiple vendors. A BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent is required, along with proficiency in Google Sheets. This is an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in event planning and management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Full event management and production including all aspects of event logistics.
• Driving and building post-event reports and conducting retrospectives.
• Developing processes for tracking and measuring impact of events.

Skills

Event management

Communication

Organization

Budget management

Project management

Education

BS / MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

The ideal candidate for this position is a project and program manager at the core, comfortable working in a dynamic environment and remaining flexible to the changing needs of the team and organization; someone who's passionate about the events space and is capable of establishing and maintaining relationships with different stakeholders, agencies, and vendors, and propose and deploy solutions that address the team's needs and deliver a smooth experience for all event participants.

Responsibilities include

• Full event management and production including all aspects of event logistics (venue management, catering, transportation, etc.), development of content, promotions and other event-related marketing responsibilities.
• Driving and building post-event reports and conducting retrospectives to come up with next steps for improvement.
• Developing processes for consistently tracking and measuring the impact of event experiences, and reporting outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Interacting with and managing multiple vendors, partners, and a wide range of functional groups within Google to plan and land medium and large scale events.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events.
• BS / MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in events planning and management
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Detail oriented with excellent communication skills
• Strong skills with building, tracking and formulating within Google Sheets
• Developed budget management, negotiation, pitching and presentation skills

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to strategize at a high level and work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience with creating and maintaining dashboards, automating process
• Knowledge of the developer relations space and prior experience with developer communities