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As part of our ongoing commitment to be #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients, and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality and authenticity as both a person and a professional. From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award-winning professional development programs to industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career so you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

The Events Manager oversees the planning and implementation of Firm-wide client and internal events. They will own and manage all elements of an event from conception to measurement, including but not limited to project management, vendor negotiation and supervision, budget management and event logistics. Success in this role requires the ability to define an events strategy, set customer-centric event goals, provide excellent project management skills, and evaluate event performance.

Requires the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, provide acute attention to detail, and work with agility in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The Events Manager should be passionate about delivering a compelling and innovative experience for McDermott’s clients and prospects.

As an Events Manager you will:

• Oversee and administer the event planning and implementation process, including event project management, managing budgets, creating timelines and project plans and leading planning meetings to drive toward event goals.
• Collaborate with business partners (i.e., lead partners, business development, marketing, event commercialization and event technology) to drive toward deliverables, and keep stakeholders informed
• Possess exceptional time management and organizational skills with a consistent record of success in planning, managing, and completing multiple events simultaneously.
• Designing engaging relevant event experiences that resonate with attending audiences and achieve key business objectives for internal and external audiences.
• Research and recommend prospective event themes, venues, and accompanying specifications, including development of event budgets
• Manage vendor relationships with contacts from program venues and event and destination management companies
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both, orally and in writing and you demonstrate strong critical thinking and active listening skills.
• Developing success measures and evaluate all major events against objectives, recommending areas for improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least seven (7) years of related work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Knowledge of Client Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Strong written and verbal communication and proofreading skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong motivational and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with chief-level executives and partners as well as outside vendors
• Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative
• Ability to travel and oversee events operations outside of primary office, as needed
• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

We continue to prioritize the health and safety of our McDermott workforce. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread of COVID-19, we require that members of our McDermott workforce be fully vaccinated.

At this time we are not asking you to provide any information about your current vaccination status, whether you would seek a medical or religious accommodation to the policy, or for any other medical information. We are only notifying you of the policy if you are interested in moving forward with the application process.

• Policy applies to locations where local ordinances do not prevent COVID-19 vaccination mandates.

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Expected Pay Range in New York $120,000 – 152,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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