Event Operations Specialist
Wood Mackenzie Ltd
- # Event Operations SpecialistApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Houston, UStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR2959Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected**WoodMac.com** **Wood Mackenzie Brand Video****Wood Mackenzie Values*** Inclusive – we succeed together* Trusting – we choose to trust each other* Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions* Future Focused – we accelerate change* Curious – we turn knowledge into action**Role Purpose** We are looking for an Event Operations Specialist to join our Global Events team in Houston, part of our broader Go To Market organisation within Marketing and alongside Sales. This role reports to the Global Head of Operations and is central to the successful delivery of our event strategy, ensuring flawless execution of event logistics across a diverse and fast‐paced portfolio. The Event Operations Specialist will deliver end‐to‐end logistics for a mix of integrated marketing events, including proprietary events, third‐party exhibitions and conferences, as well as a share of the portfolio of commercial conferences. These key events run over multiple days and are a key part of our growth agenda. You will project manage multiple events concurrently, working cross‐functionally with marketing, sales, brand and creative, content, and product marketing teams to ensure events drive measurable ROI through lead generation and business growth. This is a hands‐on role suited to someone who thrives in a high‐growth, fast‐moving environment, brings strong organisational and budget management skills, and is confident making decisions and clearly articulating the rationale behind them. You will take ownership of the events you run, ensuring project teams deliver against plan, timelines are met, and every detail contributes to a high‐quality attendee experience and commercial impact. The role requires the ability to travel internationally to support the delivery of events across our global portfolio on occasion. **Main Responsibilities** * Own and deliver all operational and logistical aspects of the events you manage within the global events portfolio, ensuring high‐quality execution from concept through to completion.* Lead event project management, including setting timelines, scheduling and chairing project meetings, tracking progress and actions (e.g. via Asana or similar tools), and ensuring cross‐functional teams deliver against agreed plans.* Manage multiple events concurrently, applying best‐practice event operations, tools and processes to deliver efficiently in a fast‐paced, growth‐focused environment.* Plan and manage event budgets for assigned events, including forecasting, tracking spend, controlling costs and ensuring strong return on investment.* Deliver a mix of event formats as part of integrated marketing plans, including proprietary events, third‐party exhibitions and conferences, large commercial conferences (including multi‐day events), client events and internal events.* Work closely with stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Brand & Creative, Content and Product Marketing to align on event objectives, messaging, communications and overall event strategy.* Lead vendor management, including supplier selection, contract negotiation and performance management, to ensure events are delivered on budget and to a high standard while maximising ROI.* Successfully deliver third‐party events that support business growth objectives, including lead generation, cross‐sell, upsell and new business opportunities.* Coordinate on‐site and off‐site staffing requirements, including briefing internal teams and ensuring effective internal communications before, during and after events.* Track, report and analyse event performance metrics (e.g. leads, pipeline contribution and growth impact) to support data‐driven decision making and continuous improvement in event delivery.* Contribute to team innovation by bringing forward new ideas, formats and operational improvements, leveraging emerging trends and opportunities to keep the events programme competitive and effective.* Support international event delivery as required, including overseas travel to ensure successful execution of priority events. **About You** * Proven experience in an event operations or event logistics role, delivering high‐quality events within a fast‐paced, growth‐focused organisation.* Demonstrated ability to independently own and manage all elements of events from concept through to execution and measurement, including project management, vendor selection and negotiation, production, budget management, stakeholder coordination and post‐event reporting.* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities and events simultaneously.* Experience collaborating cross‐functionally with teams such as marketing, sales, brand and creative, content and product marketing, including working across different time zones.* A proactive team player who will take ownership and contribute to wider operational goals and team success.* Confident and clear communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate decisions and the rationale behind them to stakeholders.* Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to prioritise effectively, adapt quickly, change direction when required and make sound decisions under pressure.* Strong vendor management and negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering events on budget while maximising ROI.* Resilient, calm under pressure and able to manage setbacks while maintaining delivery standards and timelines.* Strong customer focus, with a passion for creating engaging, high‐quality and memorable event experiences that drive business results.* Hands‐on experience with event and project management tools and systems such as Cvent (or equivalent), Salesforce, Asana or similar platforms.* Experience using event apps and a strong interest in event technology, with the ability to apply new tools and innovations to improve event delivery and measurement.* Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional weekends, and work flexible hours as required to support event delivery. . **Equal Opportunities**We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.
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