Team Leader - Events

Team Leader - Events

POSITION SUMMARY :

This role is a part of the Operations team and will mainly focus on managing the various events task areas in the India region. The person will take the lead in the operations & service focus in his/her region.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

- Supervising Events Team and managing the execution.

- Engaging with stake holders to define the event schedule and content.

- Overseeing Event Management like Conferences/ Off-sites, etc.

- Vendor management. Establish relationships with vendors, negotiate contracts to meet approved budget, compile estimated cost models, select sites, and execute required logistics.

- Create manage and maintain for an overall annual budget for all office events as well as specific budgets for individual events

- Work with the team to organize, plan and coordinate events across a range of areas, including:

a. General office affiliation events, team building, cultural activities, etc.

b. Specific initiative and committee events, such as Community Service Day, Women's Initiative Networking events, Wellness Day

c. Knowledge-sharing events, including Annual Conferences, Staff Meetings, Practice Area Townhalls, and consultant training

d. Local recruiting events and summer social events

e. Office integration efforts, such as class and cohort social events and Friday evening events

f. Annual BCG India office-wide retreats (family or teambuilding) & Alumni events

- Perform other related duties as assigned or required

- Keep detailed and systematic records of each event so that execution can be replicated annually or easily turned over to others in future

- Ensure loading & Quality checks are conducted on all vendor contracts

- Responsible for sending out the Monthly MIS, Dashboard etc.

KEY COMPETENCIES :

- 9-12 years relevant experience.

- MBA graduate will be preferred; any graduation degree; Degree in Event Management may be an alternate

- Ability to handle difficult situations with poise, understanding, and tact

- High degree of flexibility in a fast-paced environment

- Ability to handle competing priorities, keeping constant sight of the overall objectives

- Must project self-confidence, authority, and enthusiasm

- Display service oriented behavior responding to customer needs

- Meticulous attention to detail

- Recognize and maintain confidentiality