Company Name: Goldman Sachs
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Type: Full Time
Salary: $100000-$250000
Job Description:
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.
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
Qualifications
- 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
- Experience working with governmental organizations and media is a plus
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
