Global Events Manager

Job Purpose

We are seeking a strategic, high-energy Events & Content Operations Lead to elevate and manage our end-to-end event ecosystem. In this role, you will not only oversee high-impact external corporate events and high-profile internal functions, but you will also champion the operational infrastructure that powers them-including our digital/physical demo spaces, speaker bureau, and publications management systems.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record within the oil and gas industry, possesses deep project management expertise, and has a strong desire to scale and elevate an event department into a world-class operation.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Event Strategy & Execution

• External & Internal Events: Plan, execute, and scale high-profile external corporate events, trade shows, and specialized internal executive events.
• Departmental Elevation: Modernize and elevate the event department by establishing standardized playbooks, ROI frameworks, and innovative event formats.

2. Infrastructure & Space Management

• Demo Spaces & Theaters: Manage the day-to-day operations, scheduling, and technology integration for physical and digital demonstration spaces and corporate theaters.
• Speaker Bureau: Oversee the company's internal speaker bureau, vetting engagements, aligning executives with strategic topics, and managing the overall speaker calendar.
• Publications Management: Maintain and optimize the corporate publications management system to ensure all event-related literature and technical papers are tracked and compliant.

3. Agency, Procurement & Operations

• Agency Management: Lead and collaborate with external creative and production agencies to deliver cutting-edge physical and digital media.
• Procurement & Budgeting: Navigate complex corporate procurement processes, including RFP issuance, contract negotiations, vendor onboarding, and strict budget oversight.
• Workflow Optimization: Utilize Adobe Workfront (or similar project management platforms) to streamline event intake, resource allocation, and team workflows.

You are meant for this job if:

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Industry Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience managing corporate events, specifically within the oil and gas / energy sector.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multi-phase projects, cross-functional stakeholders, and tight deadlines.
• Agency & Media Leadership: Demonstrated success managing agencies to deliver both physical assets (booths, signage) and digital media (videos, interactive displays).
• Procurement Savvy: Solid understanding of corporate purchasing, vendor compliance, and statement of work (SOW) processes.

Preferred :

• Software Expertise: Hands-on experience with Adobe Workfront or similar for project tracking and workflow automation, Seismic for Content Management, PowerBi for dashboards and DAM for content storage.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as CMP (Certified Meeting Professional), CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional), or PMP (Project Management Professional) are highly desirable.

Skills

Project Management Tools

Power BI

Media Relations

Social Media Management