Events Manager EMEA Events and Experience Marketing at Workday

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Marketing, EventsIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of shown success in event project management and/or conference production in a rapid-growth environment
  • Ability to lead external vendors, suppliers, and venues
  • Diligent and able to effectively handle multiple, concurrent project demands within established timelines
  • Consistently positive customer service orientation
  • Professional interpersonal skills for a spectrum of partners representing cross-functional units
  • Accurate verbal and written communication skills
  • Competent budget development and leadership skills
  • Sense of connection in helping to achieve goals

Responsibilities

  • Project lead or support for assigned events, responsible for event planning, execution, and return on investment tracking
  • Manage general logistics including venue research and selection, contract management, budget development, staffing assignments, staff and attendee communication, food and beverage coordination, ancillary event management, registration services, website and registration development, creative services coordination, sponsorship coordination, technical production coordination, speaker management, branded merchandise, and vendor coordination
  • Ensure the successful planning and execution of the portfolio’s events including conferences, partner summits, executive meetings, and prospective and current customer events
  • Ensure programmes remain within budget, meet programmatic goals, and reflect favorably on the Workday brand
  • Regularly survey and analyse feedback from event attendees and partners to ensure identified objectives are being met
  • Develop and run project timelines, ensuring they are met
  • Provide support to plan and deliver large pan-EMEA programs i.e. Rising EMEA
  • Maintain or improve service levels for internal clients and program colleagues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support seamless integrated marketing plans as applicable
  • Proactively bring new insights and improved processes to the team for consideration and push the team to think differently and perform extraordinarily
  • Continually identify, propose, and implement cost-savings opportunities
  • Partner on other Event Marketing programmes as requested based on need or opportunity

Skills

Event Planning
Project Management
Logistics Management
Venue Selection
Contract Management
Budget Management
ROI Tracking
Event Execution

Workday

Cloud applications for finance and HR management

About Workday

Workday provides enterprise cloud applications that focus on finance and human resources for medium to large-sized businesses across various industries. Its main products include Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student, which help organizations manage their workforce and streamline financial operations. The software operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee based on the number of users and specific modules needed. This model supports continuous updates and improvements to the software. Workday stands out from competitors due to its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, offering tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance workforce experience. The company's goal is to provide essential tools that improve operational efficiency and support businesses in managing their human resources and financial operations effectively.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$209.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Emerging HR tech startups like Buk could challenge Workday's market share.
Dependency on third-party platforms like Udemy may complicate service delivery.
Strategic shifts under new leadership could disrupt existing customer relationships.

Differentiation

Workday is a leader in cloud-based HCM and ERP solutions for large enterprises.
The company offers a subscription model ensuring steady revenue and continuous software updates.
Workday's focus on employee engagement tools like Peakon sets it apart in the market.

Upsides

Increased demand for cloud HCM solutions boosts Workday's market potential.
AI-driven analytics enhance Workday's financial management offerings with predictive insights.
Workday's partner ecosystem expansion, like with MetLife, opens new customer opportunities.

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