NA EPH Events Program Manager

Job description

The Event Program Manager is a key contributor on a team that creates world class event experiences. The Event Program Manager will support events internal and external across the U.S. and Canada creating memorable and engaging client events. The Event Program Manager will be expected to own and drive multiple portions of the event experience; he/she should be prepared to support changes to the agenda and balance multiple simultaneous events supporting execution of the entire program to meet business objectives. He/she should also feel comfortable managing multiple event tools, ensuring event process is implemented in related event tools, and monitoring event budget and maintains compliance, working with event leads on creative approach and key deliverables.

Responsibilities

The Event Program Manager will be expected to collaborate and drive deliverables for all key areas of event planning and execution, including the following specific categories:Diversity ConferencesVirtual Events (Career Fairs, Networking)IBM Sports and Entertainment EventsDiversity Sourcing EventsIntern and Accelerate EventsAll other events / programming as required

Auto req ID

347661BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Recruitment Professional
State / Province

TEXAS
Primary job category

Human Resources
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 25% or 2 days a week (home on weekends- based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

CHQ/OTH
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

Coppell
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Minimum 5 years of demonstrated, relevant experience.
·  Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage changing priorities without missing deadlines.
·  Experience planning and hosting virtual candidate engagement events.
·  Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in meetings, via email and in formal discussions.
·  Ability to learn and use new tools to collaborate and communicate more effectively.
·  Strong Microsoft office skills, especially Excel and Powerpoint.
·  Comfortable using data and metrics to assess ROI and performance.
·  Must be willing to travel between 25-50% year round, with increasing intensity in the fall season.
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Preferred 3+ years of experience in university recruiting through full life cycle.
Secondary Job Category

Other Human Resources
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

IBM intends this job to be performed entirely outside of Colorado.
Introduction

Ready to help build IBM's biggest asset - its talent? As a Recruitment Professional, you serve an integral role as the main point of contact for both candidates and hiring managers, guiding them through the full recruiting lifecycle. Work with a team using the most innovative approaches to attraction, sourcing, selection, interviewing, offering, and closing. This is an opportunity to shape IBM's future. Start your journey now!
Your Life @ IBM

What matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.
About Business Unit

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About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.