KSA Events Manager

Introduction
IBM is a Consulting and Technology market leader leveraging AI and Hybrid Cloud technologies to help clients transform their organizations. The IBM event team plans and executes top-tier virtual in-person and hybrid events that generate new pipelines build brand awareness and provide excellent attendee experiences. Delivering great customer events involves many stakeholders and the event specialist provides critical services and consulting playing a key role to ensure event compliance and audit readiness. The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for B2B events be detail-oriented and be dedicated to delivering great attendee experiences that have a measurable impact.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Event Planning and Management
• Conceptualization: Develop event concepts aligned with brand goals.
• Budget Management: Create and manage event budgets.
• Logistics Coordination: Oversee venue catering and transportation.
• Vendor Management: Negotiate and manage vendor contracts.
• On-site Management: Supervise event setup execution and teardown.

Marketing and Promotion
• Content Creation: Create event invitations and promotional materials.
• Audience Engagement: Develop strategies to engage attendees.

Strategic Planning and Analysis
• Goal Setting: Define event objectives and KPIs.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on event performance.
• ROI Analysis: Assess event ROI for future planning.

Collaboration and Team Leadership
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with sales product and creative teams.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear communication with stakeholders.

Compliance and Risk Management
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with health safety and legal regulations.
• Risk Management: Develop contingency plans for potential risks.

Innovation and Trends
• Industry Trends: Stay updated on event and marketing trends.

Innovative Solutions: Implement new solutions to enhance event experiences

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Project Management: Handle multiple events and ensure timely execution.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous planning and execution.
Time Management: Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work effectively with different teams.
Stakeholder Management: Manage and align event stakeholders.
Regulatory Knowledge: Ensure compliance with health safety and legal regulations.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
N/A