Corporate and Workplace Solutions, Executive Office Events Management, Vice President, Jersey City/New York City

Goldman Sachs • Jersey City, NJ

13d • $100,000 - $250,000

About The Position

CORPORATE AND WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS Consisting of Corporate Services and Real Estate (CSRE) and the Office of Global Security (OGS), our teams drive productivity and enable the firm’s flow of business while ensuring its safety and security. CSRE acquires, develops and manages the firm’s global real estate portfolio and delivers innovative market development, document management and hospitality related services to internal partners in the firm. CSRE’s vision is to provide the world’s best workplace to the people of Goldman Sachs. OGS’s mission is to protect the firm's people, assets, and reputation and in doing so provides people protection, physical security, fire safety and crisis management. We look for achievement-oriented, creative individuals who perform at their best in a diverse team environment and are motivated by tangible results. The Role Lead oversight, planning and execution of events for the Goldman Sachs Executive Office space. Events are a critical mechanism to convene those who contribute to the advancement of these programs and amplify their impact. With a keen focus on service excellence in planning and event delivery, best practices, vendor management, commercial discipline and risk management, you will work closely with the Goldman Sachs EO and senior executives Foundation team to deliver best-in-class events. Through strategic annual planning and ongoing management, you will advise on financials, risks and operational considerations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in event management in a fast-paced corporate organization
• Experience with heavily produced large-scale and multi-day events
• Personal integrity, initiative, agility, leadership and team orientation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that demands excellence, time and energy
• Strong communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships
• Negotiation/commercial skills
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in all facets, including gender and cultural sensitivity

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with governmental organizations and media is a plus

Responsibilities

• Set and execute annual business strategy and calendar for Goldman Sachs Executive Office events in the Americas
• Maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, including top executives
• Build out event concepts from basic details, including: Proposed location / venues Draft run of show Event production requirements Planning and execution staffing needs Vendor selection
• Oversee and manage annual and returning initiatives, with attention to improvement and efficiency
• Elevate event quality to best represent the brand, internally and externally
• Guide agency-based project managers on standards and best practices
• Manage risk and maintain controls through budgeting, approvals, contract review and reporting
• Ensure all compliance and regulatory requirements are adhered to
• Oversee on-site execution for events in portfolio

Benefits

• Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees