Senior Manager, National Events (14-month contract)

at  Deloitte

Job Type: Temporary Contract
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 126112
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON

ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who has:

• The expertise required to manage and oversee all events hosted by the OCEO and our Culture and People Office
• The ability to independently plan and execute a series of events within the OCEO portfolio. Planning duties include
• Venue and supplier selection
• Cost projection and budget analysis
• Registration and post event reporting
• Catering and menu arrangements
• Room set up including furniture and decor rentals
• Audio visual order, show flow creation and rehearsal support
• Transportation arrangements (air and ground)
• Hotel room block management
• Onsite support
• Assist the Senior Manager in the day to day management of the team including process improvement and team engagement
• Co-lead annual fiscal and resource planning
• Ability to lead process improvement and other projects assigned by the Director, Talent

In this role the expected qualifications are:

• 7-10 years of professional experience in event management in a corporate setting
• A minimum of 5+ years of people leadership. Remote management an asset.
• Ability to mange up and work closely with senior leadership
• Track record of strong vendor and supplier management
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Event Management, hospitality or another related program
• Proficiency in Cvent and prior experience with other event platforms and technologies
• Proven experience with overseeing resourcing and project assignment
• Excellent MS Office skills, with advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge and general reporting/data management skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented, proactive, with the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple, concurrent projects with timelines.
• Ability to travel for onsite event execution and work outside of business hours

OUR PURPOSE

At Deloitte, we are driven to inspire and help our people, organization, communities, and country to thrive. Our Purpose is to build a better future by accelerating and expanding access to knowledge. Purpose defines who we are and gives us reason to exist as an organization.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Be empowered to lead and have impact with clients, our communities and in the office.
• Be expected to share your ideas and to make them a reality.
• Be part of a firm that leads the way and pushes themselves to look like contemporary Canada.

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In this role the expected qualifications are:

• 7-10 years of professional experience in event management in a corporate setting
• A minimum of 5+ years of people leadership. Remote management an asset.
• Ability to mange up and work closely with senior leadership
• Track record of strong vendor and supplier management
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Event Management, hospitality or another related program
• Proficiency in Cvent and prior experience with other event platforms and technologies
• Proven experience with overseeing resourcing and project assignment
• Excellent MS Office skills, with advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge and general reporting/data management skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented, proactive, with the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple, concurrent projects with timelines.
• Ability to travel for onsite event execution and work outside of business hour