Event Manager

The Events team is a dynamic, engaging global team supporting and creating high-profile, live events. Our role is to deliver an exceptional attendee experience throughout the entire lifecycle of an event. Through collaboration with the company's key business functions, we manage a portfolio of events overseeing everything from strategy to execution to analysis. This role is our event manager for the APJ region, with enterprise client event in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Singapore, Japan and India.

• Picture Yourself at Pega

A detail-oriented event planner with exceptional time and project management skills and strong leadership skills. This individual communicates well, is quick on their feet, can offer solutions and has an ability to think strategically. This person is a collaborator, comfortable and confident working with multiple event owners including key leaders to achieve measurable success. This person has a positive attitude, is happy to pitch in and help in any way necessary to ensure success - no job is too big or too small.

• What You'll Do at Pega
• Create and manage project management plans to include detailed budgeting, site selection, contracting, meeting logistics to include production, food and beverage planning, room sets, audience flow, technical requirements, giveaways, signage, and other aspects of Pega hosted events.
• Work autonomously and in partnership with the regional marketing team to create exceptional client / prospect event experiences.
• Manage participation at third party trade shows and other non-Pega hosted events; overseeing sponsorships, booths, and other assets.
• Manage cross-functional resources to align with project plan.
• Handle vendor RFPs, vendor onboarding, contract negotiations, and payments.
• Evaluate programs and provide post-event analysis, implement areas of improvement for future programs.
• Who You Are

A detail-oriented event planner with exceptional time and project management skills and strong leadership skills. This individual communicates well, is quick on their feet, can offer solutions and has an ability to think strategically. This person is a collaborator, comfortable and confident working with multiple event owners including key leaders to achieve measurable success. This person has a positive attitude, is happy to pitch in and help in any way necessary to ensure success - no job is too big or too small

• What You've Accomplished
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to problem solve and work independently in a changing and multi-tasking global environment with numerous deadlines and stakeholders
• Experience working on international programs across the Asia Pacific region
• Experience leading cross functional teams on complex projects
• Proven ability to prepare accurate budgets and effectively manage expenses
• Pega Offers You
• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
• Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company, plus Health, life and salary insurance
• The opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive global events team, running our APJ Events for Pega #LI-CS5
• Inclusion and Diversity -
• Inclusive_ is one of our values at Pega. Pegasystems is committed to inclusion and diversity and strives to foster a fair and inclusive environment for all. We believe Pega can achieve more when we create a culture that inspires each of us to fully contribute each and every day. We encourage diverse thinking and collaboration for better outcomes for all. Learn more about our inclusive culture.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.