Company: Oliver WymanDescription:Oliver Wyman is now looking to hire an Events Operations Associate to join our IMEA Events team!This role can be based out of our Dubai or Riyadh office.Job OverviewThe Event Operations Associate will manage operational projects for the OW IMEA Events Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead operational process development for the IMEA region, including data management and performance metrics in support event production. This candidate must have a strong understanding of all areas of event design and delivery. The Event Operations Associate will work closely with the event planning team to understand client needs, identify tools to achieve project goals and post-event reporting.Key Responsibilities Will Include:Work with event planners to identify business requirements and determine approach for operational components and event technologies such as mobile app, polling tools, etc.Coordinate venue sourcing via RFP tool and support planners with venue search, compiling responses and preparing destination proposal recommendations for the clientManage all aspects of meeting website creation, development and activation. Work with internal departments and lead planners for site design, drafting web content, and creating report templates for plannersMaintain project pipeline and work with Events Manager to manage project workflow, for both virtual and live eventsResearch and identify opportunities for innovation and creativity with event tech or other industry tools and resourcesMaintain central files including key contact details, service level agreements, and tracking spendWork with Finance Team to distribute monthly events budget reports and track spend, raising any discrepancies or billing concernsDevelop and maintain event templates, action plans and best practice materials on the Events Department Intranet PageManage Events Guidelines draft and distribution with event management inputWork with in-house travel team to support travel coordination and ensure flight manifests are within company guidelines for eventsManagement of internal communications plans, schedules and Global Master CalendarExperience Required:3+years of event operations and project managementSolid experience with budget management, data collection and analysisExisting relationships with global hotel groups, DMCs, vendors and suppliersAdvanced skills with MS OfficeStrong knowledge of event software (Cvent) and database managementProficient with SharePoint and Slack softwareBachelor’s Degree PreferredSome travel may be required based on projectsSkills and Attributes:Communicates in all forms a clear, inclusive, and respectful mannerFocused on accuracy of information and expense detailsWorks with creativity, agility, and purpose to achieve the best resultsHighly self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work effectivelyAdapts to various situations in a fast-paced, demanding environmentPrioritizes workload and project deliverables, is accountable for quality work and delivers impactful resultsRisk mindful and takes pre-emptive measures to avoid issuesFocused on being proactive and solutions orientedA team player with the ability to function independentlyAn individual known to exhibit enthusiasm, integrity and willingness to help whenever necessaryAdopts a learning mindset, open to feedback, seeks opportunities to learn and develop self and othersOliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a management consulting firm combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise to help clients optimize their business, improve operations and accelerate performance. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
