Associate Director - Experiential Events

Associate Director - Experiential Events

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Associate Director - Experiential Events

New York, NY; Orlando, FL; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Managing Director, Data Product Leader to join our Events and Meetings organization.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead project manager for the firms most complex, high-profile events, translating strategic objectives into comprehensive plans that define scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, roles, dependencies, and success measures; manage the full event lifecycle from initial planning and design through production, on-site execution, and post-event evaluation ensuring seamless delivery and a consistently high-quality, brand-aligned experience
• Develop and manage integrated project plans and workback schedules that align multiple workstreams, stakeholders, vendors, and decision points into a cohesive delivery roadmap; establish project management frameworks, meeting cadences, reporting structures, escalation paths, and governance processes to ensure execution excellence
• Lead complex, multi-workstream initiatives with an execution-first mindset by orchestrating cross-functional teams (Corporate Affairs, Brand, Marketing, Security, Legal/Risk) to actively manage timelines, dependencies, risks, and forward momentum
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders, including the Office of the Chair, to clarify objectives, advise on execution considerations, communicate project statuses, manage expectations, and ensure readiness at each stage of delivery
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating material decisions when appropriate and driving practical solutions that protect the event strategy, attendee experience, budget, and timeline; develop, manage, forecast, and reconcile complex event budgets, maintaining financial discipline, transparency, and alignment with approved scope and priorities
• Oversee external partners, agencies, production teams, venues, and vendors, ensuring contractual obligations, deliverables, timelines, and service standards are met; evaluate vendor performance, resource utilization, and project outcomes to continuously improve delivery effectiveness
• Apply established delivery frameworks, tools, and processes while identifying opportunities to improve project-management practices, operational efficiency, cross-functional coordination, and the overall event experience; contribute to the continued evolution of Events & Meetings as a strategic partner by sharing insights, documenting lessons learned, and recommending scalable improvements across complex programs; operate independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, demonstrating accountability, adaptability, discretion, and leadership through influence
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMGs respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in leading enterprise events, or large-scale meetings and conference programs
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
• Demonstrated success leading the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, high-visibility events involving senior stakeholders, multiple workstreams, significant budgets, external vendors, and complex operational requirements
• Strong executive presence, judgment, and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders, translate strategic objectives into clear execution plans, and lead cross-functional teams and external partners through influence
• Deep understanding of event production, high-touch service, and premium executive or client experiences; proficiency with relevant project and event management tools
• Ability to travel up to 30% and work outside standard business hours when required
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=4638_9_26 California Salary Range: $118000 - $227000

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMGs compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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