Event Operations Manager

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

This role is based in our Boulder, Irving or New York City office.

What You’llGetto

Doasan Operations Manager

• Show your love of the game as the ultimate team player and captain. Participate inindustriousand innovative teams to create premiere in-person events. Lead a team of dotted line reports to produce trade shows,conferences,and extraordinary events
• Be a globetrotter! You will travel around the US and perhaps, the world, executing site selection and inspection trips and producing in-person trade events.
• Let your creative flare sparkle. Help developoveralllook and feelofevents andcoordinatesignage and graphic plans. Order graphics, manageandtrack the creative process and ensureaccurateplacement of graphics onsite.
• Create the story. Communicate the big picture and the smallest details to your contracted vendors (venues, general services contractors, A/V and IT providers, caterers, decorators) to build every component of the client experience.
• Crunch the numbers. Through research, cost analysis and negotiationsdeterminethe cost to support building the dream. The Operations Manager develops and manages the show production costs,tracks spending,identifies areas of cost savings,providesmonthlyforecasts,andpays applicable vendors.
• Sign on the dotted line. Request and review vendor contracts. Collaborate with legal and the Director of Operations and Procurement to ensure no detail of fine print is missed.

What We Expect You’ve Already Done

• Four-year degree or related work experience.
• 4 - 6 years of experience in trade show, conference and/or event operations required.
• Background in tradeshow / event / conference operationsor withageneral service contractoror convention facility.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal. time management and organization skills with experience in overlapping deadlines and managing complex projects or events.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel, Teams & Outlook.
• Prior experience working within and managing a budget.

What Makes You Stand Out?

(These are not requirements but show us how you shine!)

• High emotional IQ with an ability to stay calm under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Experience with both in-person and digital or hybrid events.
• Positive attitude,flexibility, and adaptability.
• Knowledge / proficiency in Adobecreativeprograms (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.).
• Prior experience with Map Your Show, a2z, EXPOCAD or similar platform.
• Prior experience in sponsorship fulfillment.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to…