Corporate and Workplace Solutions, Executive Office Events Management, Vice President, Jersey City/New York City
Goldman Sachs
The Role
Lead oversight, planning and execution of events for the Goldman Sachs Executive Office space. Events are a critical mechanism to convene those who contribute to the advancement of these programs and amplify their impact. With a keen focus on service excellence in planning and event delivery, best practices, vendor management, commercial discipline and risk management, you will work closely with the Goldman Sachs EO and senior executives Foundation team to deliver best-in-class events. Through strategic annual planning and ongoing management, you will advise on financials, risks and operational considerations.
Responsibilities
- Set and execute annual business strategy and calendar for Goldman Sachs Executive Office events in the Americas
- Maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, including top executives
- Build out event concepts from basic details, including:
- Proposed location / venues
- Draft run of show
- Event production requirements
- Planning and execution staffing needs
- Vendor selection
- Oversee and manage annual and returning initiatives, with attention to improvement and efficiency
- Elevate event quality to best represent the brand, internally and externally
- Guide agency-based project managers on standards and best practices
- Manage risk and maintain controls through budgeting, approvals, contract review and reporting
- Ensure all compliance and regulatory requirements are adhered to
- Oversee on-site execution for events in portfolio
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in event management in a fast-paced corporate organization
- Experience with heavily produced large-scale and multi-day events
- Personal integrity, initiative, agility, leadership and team orientation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that demands excellence, time and energy
- Strong communication skills
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships
- Negotiation/commercial skills
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in all facets, including gender and cultural sensitivity
- Experience working with governmental organizations and media is a plus
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this Jersey City, New Jersey, United States-based position is $100000-$250000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.