Strategic Event Manager (Finance)

Strategic Event Manager

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Event Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing corporate events, including conferences, seminars, trade shows, and team-building activities. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Event Planning and Coordination: Plan, organize, and execute events from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and branding guidelines.

• Budget Management: Develop and manage event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and track expenses to ensure cost efficiency.

• Vendor Relations: Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with vendors, including caterers, venues, production teams, and other service providers.

• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to understand event requirements and deliver exceptional experiences.

• Logistics Management: Oversee event logistics, including scheduling, transportation, accommodations, and on-site coordination.

• Marketing and Promotion: Work with the marketing team to develop promotional materials, invitations, and social media campaigns to maximize attendance and engagement.

• Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of proven experience in event planning, preferably in a corporate or enterprise setting.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency in event management software and tools (e.g., Cvent, Eventbrite).

• Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Availability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business, Business Planning, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Computer Literacy, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Customer Insights, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Market Analysis {+ 5 more}

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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The expected salary/wage range for a U.S. -based hire filling this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. If this is a sales role, then the listed salary range reflects combined base salary and target-level sales compensation pay. If this is a non-sales role, then the listed salary range reflects base salary only. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html .

USD Annual Salary: $101,900.00 - $234,500.00

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity .

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