Associate Director, Events & Meetings

KPMG • Santa Clara, CA

78d • $107,000 - $227,000

About The Position

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Events & Meetings to join our Events and Meetings organization. Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

Requirements

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in events and meeting strategy and planning, preferably within a professional services firm.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or eight years relevant work experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Cvent experience preferred; CMP or CMM certification is preferred.
• Proven track record in developing key stakeholder relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Experience as an impactful people leader; ability to lead, mentor and develop high performing team members.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, collaboration, analytical and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Cvent experience preferred.
• CMP or CMM certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic business partner, working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure successful oversight and delivery of meetings, events and learning programs that leverage innovation, technology and branding to anticipate needs and create exceptional participant experience.
• Accountable for overall program management of assigned events, integrating and leading a team of Events and Meetings professionals who are responsible for executing client-facing and internal programs.
• Establish performance goals, provide feedback and guidance to counselees on an on-going basis regarding job performance, career development, and matching capabilities with potential development opportunities.
• Work to increase counselees' engagement, job satisfaction, and pride; act as a role model for doing the right things, display high personal integrity, poise in complex situations, exemplary leadership, and embody behaviors consistent with the firm's values.
• Lead and manage by overseeing planning efforts, cultivating strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring successful execution of high-profile, complex initiatives.
• Uphold firm's values and ethical standards to maintain integrity, compliance, risk management and independence in vendor and supplier relationships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental plans.
• Vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plans.
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year.
• Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year.
• Two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees