Event Project Manager

Are you ready to join a team of bright minds developing and executing marketing & communications event strategies and play a critical role in organizing tradeshows, driving efficiency, and overall performance? Are you a great team player who inspires others to do their best? Then take your next career step with us! NXP Semiconductors is hiring an event project manager.The event project manager role is of high importance to NXP’s global marketing & communications team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing a variety of projects such as: trade shows; road shows; product launches; conferences; press/analysts’ events; seminars and sales/distributor training from beginning concept through project execution.In this global cross-functional role, you are uniting people across the organization to keep projects moving forward. You’ll also work in close collaboration with business and marketing teams across the globe, as well as agencies.Your Responsibilities Will Span Several Key Areas, IncludingGlobal coordination of event operations from the initial conception of the event to its successful completionOrganizing and leading event planning meetingsEvent Brief developmentDevelop project timelines and budgetsCollaborate with internal teams (Creative, MarCom, PR, Social Media, Web, Procurement, Finance, and Legal) and create presentations for planning meetings.Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, shipping, equipment, decor, and marketing materials.Negotiate and manage vendor contracts.Track project milestonesIdentify product demos and determine the most effective way to showcaseAccountable for managing to approved budgetsReview and process vendor invoicesComplete database reporting for all projectsManage setup and event executionMaintain Event Budgets and Measurement Perform budgeting for event plans, align needs with performance goals, and track spend against budget.Establish and track KPIs for events iConduct post-event meetings to evaluate results/metricsQualificationsB.S. in Communications, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or Marketing with 5-7 years of direct event management experience. Technical Marketing experience is a plus.Strong project management skillsProficient with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and event database systemsProficiency in English language is a must; multi-language proficiency is preferred.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple event projects simultaneouslyAdaptable to fast-paced changing environmentAvailable to travel and manage on-site event projects; execute event projects with high ethical standards in alignment with NXP policies Ultimate team-player with ability to work with a global and highly matrixed team including stakeholders in Europe, North America, and Asia More information about NXP in the United States...NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.