Associate Director, Events

OverviewKnown 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 enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. If you’re as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Events & Meetings to join our Events and Meetings organization.ResponsibilitiesServe 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; implement a client-oriented approach, ensuring success in end-to-end meeting delivery while effectively supporting business objectivesAccountable 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; oversee the development and execution of project timelines, budget approval process, program design, agenda curation, contracting off-site events, on-site logistics and meeting collateralsEstablish 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; onboard and integrate new team members, focusing on inclusivity, to inspire and bring team members and their ideas together; engage regularly with counselees and those they work with to help them continuously improve and foster an environment that motivates others to perform at peak levels of achievementWork 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 valuesLead and manage by overseeing planning efforts, cultivating strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring successful execution of high-profile, complex initiatives. Enhance the firm's meetings and events by delivering differentiated experiencesUphold firm's values and ethical standards to maintain integrity, compliance, risk management and independence in vendor and supplier relationships ensuring team members do the same; act as point of escalation for risk items to raise awareness and help resolve sensitive complex issues. Use data to develop insights that inform and guide recommendations and delivery for team professional development opportunities, strategic process evaluation, and tool/resource developmentQualificationsMinimum eight years of recent experience in events and meeting strategy and planning, preferably within a professional services firmBachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or eight years relevant work experienceProficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Cvent experience preferred; CMP or CMM certification is preferredProven track record in developing key stakeholder relationships as a trusted advisor; up-to-date in the current industry trends and able to apply key components of event designExperience as an impactful people leader; ability to lead, mentor and develop high performing team members; skilled in fostering a collaborative work environment, setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, driving employee engagement to achieve organizational objectives and supporting professional growth; ability to lead by example, be value-driven in interactions and use strong professional judgement to resolve issuesExcellent verbal/written communication, collaboration, analytical and presentation skills to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; Capability to set goals and participate in strategic initiatives for a team and foster the development of high-performance teams and interface with all levels of the organization; be able to participate in development of resource plans and structures and influence organizational prioritiesAbility to travel up to thirty percent annuallyAdditional InformationSalary information and pay ranges are provided by location where applicable. California Salary Range: $107,000 - $227,000KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.We recruit on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled. Refer to the KPMG US Careers site for details on benefits and work expectations.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionGeneral Business #J-18808-Ljbffr