Global Events PMO & Regional Lead

Global Events PMO & Regional Events Specialist

• Full-time
• IFS Referral Bonus Code: SH
• Job Location:
  
  Hybrid

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Summary

We are looking for a highly organized, detail‑driven Global Events PMO & Regional Events Manager to join the Global Events team. This is a critical role that provides the operational backbone of the global events portfolio, bringing structure, pace, and delivery confidence across Tier 1, Tier 2, and regional events.

The role will set up and run a Global Events PMO, establishing consistent ways of working, timelines, action tracking, and delivery governance. It also acts as the central coordination lead for regional (Connect) events, ensuring global standards are met while enabling effective regional delivery. Some travel to events will be required to support onsite delivery and operational coordination.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

Establish and run a PMO for the Global Events function, providing clear structure and delivery discipline across the full event portfolio

• Own and maintain master event timelines, milestones, dependencies, delivery plans, and critical paths for all roles and work streams across all events
• Build and manage action trackers, workstream plans, and RACI frameworks, ensuring clear ownership and accountability
• Run regular project cadence and check‑ins to track progress, close actions, and surface risks or issues early
• Track cross‑event dependencies between core event areas and proactively manage delivery risk
• Communicate timelines and progress updates to wider marketing, product and sales teams to ensure deliverables and deadlines are met
• Define and embed consistent PMO processes, documentation, and reporting standards for the Global Events team

Regional event coordination (Connect series)

• Act as the central coordination lead for Connect events, ensuring regional teams deliver events in line with the global framework, standards, and timelines
• Manage the agenda and content production for Main Hall and breakout sessions with regional leads and event production agencies
• Ensure a high and consistent standard of production & event delivery across all Connect events
• Establish the core components of the exhibition are rolled out across Connect events
• Coordinate critical paths, deliverables, and responsibilities across regional teams, agencies, and…