Project Manager Meeting & Events

MCI Group
AmsterdamJobs@mci-group.com
Amsterdam
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Project Manager Meeting and Events | EN As Project Manager Meeting & Events within our Corporate Division at the Amsterdam office, you will be responsible for the development & production of (international) live communication events, projects and campaigns. About us: MCI Amsterdam is part of the MCI Group, which has its headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland. It is an independent, global association-, communications- and event management company with over 60 offices in over 31 countries. For companies, we design and deliver meetings, experiences, event production and incentives. For associations, we manage and grow communities as well as design and organize congresses.


Project Manager Meeting and Events | EN
As Project Manager Meeting & Events within our Corporate Division at the Amsterdam office, you will be responsible for the development & production of (international) live communication events, projects and campaigns.

About us:
MCI Amsterdam is part of the MCI Group, which has its headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland. It is an independent, global association-, communications- and event management company with over 60 offices in over 31 countries. For companies, we design and deliver meetings, experiences, event production and incentives. For associations, we manage and grow communities as well as design and organize congresses.

More information: https://www.mci-group.com/


Main responsibilities
You are able to turn a (strategic) concept into an event or campaign. Our contact persons, Senior leaders, Marketing Directors or Communication Directors, will perceive you as a trusted partner for live communication. Co-creation of (content related) programs & experiences will be will be part of your job. You will work independently as well as part of a team to deliver and produce different types of events, projects and campaigns (from proposal to reconciliation).

You have a strong eye for detail and are willing to travel internationally. Powered by a work culture that's focused on high performance, flexibility and accuracy, this is a great opportunity to join an energetic team of young professionals that delivers projects for clients all over the world.


Project Management

  • Hands- on management of projects including planning, budgeting, quality control, client relationship, etc.
  • Managing project teams on events both during the preparation phase, onsite and wrapping up a project, in line with client regulations, compliance requirements, processes and expectations
  • Planning and delivery of projects to effectively accomplish client goals & objectives, as per defined SLAs and measures against given KPIs
  • Assisting in creation & presenting of proposals (concept, creativity, planning, time line, staging guides, quality, budget, resource, profitability, etc.)



Leadership & Relationship Management

  • Regular and frequent communication with clients to monitor satisfaction and take corrective actions
  • Able to manage in- & external stakeholders effectively
  • Maintaining enthusiasm and professional standards within the event/project teams


Financial Management

  • Ensuring profitability of the events and projects organized, managing and verifying all income and expenditure
  • Proper administration and reconciliation (operational, financial - internal & external) of all projects handled by project teams
  • Cash flow management, supplier negotiation (prices, payments, cancellation and upgrade policy), site visits, supplier presentations where appropriate


Administration and IT

  • Monitoring pricing and processes applied are correct and optimal


Job requirements

  • A minimum of 4 years' experience in project management of corporate events, a proven track record of delivering small-and large scale projects in a service environment
  • Educated to minimum bachelor degree level/professional qualification or qualified by experience. Marketing / Communication degree is a plus
  • Ability to take decisions and prioritize tasks, and to remain calm under pressure
  • Proven experience in advanced budget monitoring management
  • People management skills, to the level of managing a team pre event and on site
  • Prepared to work independently with minimum supervision, taking personal responsibility for the assigned projects
  • Commercial skills, advising Account Manager / Account Director of new business opportunities
  • Proactive solution finder, takes initiative, team player, proactive and hands on
  • Fluent in English written and spoken
  • Flexible to work in weekends or evenings on peak moments
  • Open to international travel on frequent basis
  • Knowledge of registration systems (Cvent is a plus)
  • Good knowledge of international destinations- hotels and venues (for MICE projects)


What we offer you

As an employee of MCI, you are also part of the MCI family! We describe our culture as informal, family-oriented; we work hard and play hard, together with a lot of social activities!

Besides our culture, we can offer you:

  • An exciting and challenging job with many ways of personal & business growth
  • Informal, no-nonsense, casual, young & dynamic working environment
  • A divers portfolio of (international) live communication projects
  • The opportunity to work in an informal and energetic environment
  • A vitality program that includes workshops, healthy lunch, tax free gym membership etc.
  • Social activities including frequent office drinks, team outings and an inspirational Dream day
  • Continuous learning through our very own MCI Institute
  • 32 holidays of which 7 days assigned by MCI
  • A beneficial pension premium paid for 2/3 by MCI



If you think you are the right person for this job, please send an email with resume to AmsterdamJobs@mci-group.com