Oliver Wyman - Event Operations Associate - Dubai or Riyadh

Oliver Wyman is now looking to hire an Events Operations Associate to join our IMEA Events team! This role can be based out of our Dubai or Riyadh office. Job Overview The Event Operations Associate will manage operational projects for the OW IMEA Events Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead operational process development for the IMEA region including data management and performance metrics in support event production.

This candidate must have a strong understanding of all areas of event design and delivery. The Event Operations Associate will work closely with the event planning team to understand client needs identify tools to achieve project goals and post-event reporting.

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Responsibilities Work with event planners to identify business

requirements and determine approach for operational components and event technologies such as mobile app polling tools etc. Coordinate venue sourcing via RFP tool and support planners with venue search compiling responses and preparing destination proposal recommendations for the client. Manage all aspects of meeting website creation development and activation.

Work with internal departments and lead planners for site design drafting web content and creating report templates for planners. Maintain project pipeline and work with Events Manager to manage project workflow for both virtual and live events. Research and identify opportunities for innovation and creativity with event tech or other industry tools and resources. Maintain central files including key contact details service level agreements and tracking spend.

Work with Finance Team to distribute monthly events budget reports and track spend raising any discrepancies or billing concerns. Develop and maintain event templates action plans and best practice materials on the Events Department Intranet Page. Manage Events Guidelines draft and distribution with event management input. Work with in-house travel team to support travel coordination and ensure flight manifests are within company guidelines for events.

Management of internal communications plans schedules and Global Master Calendar. Experience Required 3 years of event operations and project management. Solid experience with budget management data collection and analysis. Existing relationships with global hotel groups DMCs vendors and suppliers. Advanced skills with MS Office. Strong knowledge of event software (Cvent) and database management. Proficient with SharePoint and Slack software. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Some travel may be required based on projects. Skills and Attributes Communicates in all forms a clear, inclusive and respectful manner. Focused on accuracy of information and expense details. Works with creativity agility and purpose to achieve the best results. Highly self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work effectively. Adapts to various situations in a fast-paced demanding environment.

Prioritizes workload and project deliverables is accountable for quality work and delivers impactful results. Risk mindful and takes pre-emptive measures to avoid issues. Focused on being proactive and solutions oriented. A team player with the ability to function independently. An individual known to exhibit enthusiasm integrity and willingness to help whenever necessary. Adopts a learning mindset open to feedback seeks opportunities to learn and develop self and others.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion, gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr. Compensation: 184 - 257.