Manager, Events & Meetings

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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Events & Meetings to join our Events and Meetings organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead independently or as project manager to plan and execute on in-person, virtual or hybrid events to include but not limited to: project timelines, contract negotiation, fiscal responsibility, budgeting and approvals, data analysis and reporting, support of virtual platforms, innovative event concepts, elevation of the attendee experience, support of agenda development, and logistics management
• Identify, build and maintain strong relationships with multiple stakeholders of aligned business groups, understanding their practice or industry objectives, and help to ensure that service delivery is aligned and fully supports the event goals and firm priorities for successful outcomes
• Provide guidance, direction and oversee the development of deliverables in a project management capacity with Events & Meetings team members, other internal departments, and external vendors
• Manage decisions that maintain integrity around firm procedures, compliance and controls, risk management, and independence in vendor relationships while using firm-supported tools; act to resolve risk items as appropriate for role
• Drive collaboration with Events & Meetings colleagues to share industry updates, promote best practices, focus on synergies and consistency, and foster a culture of innovation to highlight a client-centric approach
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience in events and meeting planning, preferably within a professional service firm
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
• Strong verbal/written communication, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority and must lead and support an environment driven by client focus and teamwork
• Uses strong problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• CMP or CMM certification is preferred
• Ability to travel up to thirty percent annually
• 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)