Bilingual Senior Manager – Strategic Events and Conference Centre

KPMG•Montreal, QC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

KPMG in Canada is seeking a senior events manager to lead a strategic function in Montreal. This role is crucial for the firm's visibility, influence, and experience. Reporting to the Events, Communications and Brand Management Department, the Senior Director – Events is responsible for the vision, governance, and execution of all internal and external events, strategic management of the Conference Centre, and the supervision of a dedicated team of four professionals. This position requires a highly experienced candidate capable of combining team leadership, executive judgment, operational excellence, and creative thinking in a complex and demanding corporate environment.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience in strategic event management in a complex corporate environment or at an agency.
Proven experience in team management and talent development.
Excellent command of French and very good command of English, both spoken and written.
Strong skills in complex project management, budget management, KPI-driven management, and decision-making.
Strong ideation skills, creative flair, and the ability to transform a vision into tangible experiences.
Natural leadership, political acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations.
Comfortable working in hybrid environments and with event platforms.
Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal working hours.
Excellent proficiency in Excel (analysis, dashboards, budget monitoring).
Knowledge of Cvent or similar tools.
Written and oral fluency in English is required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders nationally.

Responsibilities

Manage, supervise, and develop a team of four event management professionals.
Establish a structured working environment that fosters rigour, autonomy, creativity, and accountability.
Prioritize projects, maximize the team’s capacity, optimize processes, and ensure a high level of collective performance.
Define and monitor clear key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact, quality, and efficiency of events.
Establish mechanisms for structured post-event reviews, results analysis, and continuous improvement.
Manage budgets, timelines, and internal and external resources with a results-oriented approach focused on value creation.
Be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Montreal Conference Centre.
Optimize processes, costs, the client experience, and coordination with internal teams and external partners.
Ensure that the Conference Centre reflects the firm’s standards of excellence, professionalism, and innovation.
Oversee the design and execution of large internal and external events (clients, leadership, employees, and signature events).
Bring a strong capacity for creative thinking: devise distinctive event concepts that are meaningful and aligned with strategic objectives.
Ensure the consistency, quality, and impact of the experience, from strategic planning to on-the-ground execution.
Negotiate and manage relationships with key suppliers and partners.
Conduct strategic monitoring of trends in events, experiences, and technology.
Integrate innovative formats (in-person, hybrid, virtual) and digital tools to enhance the experience.
Develop event practices into models that are more measurable, agile, and impact-driven.