Associate Director, Events & Meetings Techology, Data & Operations

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Events and Meetings Technology, Data and Operations to join our Events and Meetings organization.Responsibilities:Lead the Events & Meetings (E&M) Tech, Data & Ops team in optimizing event technology and data models, focusing on continuous enhancement and innovation to align with the firm's evolving business needs; and translate technology strategy into actionable steps and successful outcomes for projects, programs, broader initiatives or complex activities on the organization's technology roadmap with significant impact on the success of the strategic planDrive and manage event operational strategy and initiatives in alignment with business needs, fostering cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders to enhance event experiencesLead recommendations for, prioritization of, and development of data-driven systems and processes, identifying and sharing best practices to move the business forwardGuide counselees through identifying resources and opportunities to further career goals and development, encouraging collaboration and communication both with immediate team members and beyond; manage formal performance development milestones, focusing on increasing team engagement and satisfaction, and act as a role model by fostering a positive and developmental team cultureServe as a strategic relationship manager, building and maintaining partnerships with business partners, key stakeholders, vendors, and department leaders to meet strategic priorities, deliver exceptional event experiences, and ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder objectives, event technologies, and data methodologiesAssess and address constantly evolving requirements through strategic planning, innovation, and change managementAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum six years of recent experience in the Events industry, with a preference for a background in professional services or a corporate events team focused on event planning technology and five years of direct people leadership and team management experienceBachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or six years of equivalent professional experienceHigh-level knowledge of the Cvent strategic meeting management platformDemonstrated experience with event platform integrations, specifically Cvent to Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC), and general experience with Salesforce CRMExceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of leadership and foster a client-focused, team-oriented environmentApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) California Salary Range: $118000 - $227000 KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. 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