Meeting and Events Manager

PwC Canada helps organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. More than 5,700 partners and staff in offices across the country are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax, consulting and deals services. PwC Canada is a member of the PwC network of firms with close to 169,000 people in 158 countries. Meeting Event Services, a group within Procurement, is seeking a Meeting and Event Manager to lead the national event team. The Manager will coach and support a team of planners, oversee the day-to-day operations of the group, and interact with cross functional teams within the firm to promote our services and ensure we are meeting the requirements and needs of each group. The manager will have a strong focus on supporting process improvement, cost savings and overall delivery of value to our internal customers. This role will be integral in planning high-profile meetings, C-suite and large events and providing support to the team during peak seasons. The position reports to the Director, Meeting Event Services and will regularly interact with other PwC stakeholders that could include leadership, partners, staff, and suppliers. The manager role will best suit an individual who is: professional in approach, high-energy, quality focused and enjoys the role of being a coach/mentor to others. The individual must be flexible to meet competing demands and possess outstanding communication skills which will enable them to maintain a sense of composure during emotionally charged situations, and to ensure deliverables.

Meaningful work you'll be part of
As a Meeting and Event Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high-quality client service, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coaching and mentoring a team of planners and providing guidance on specific meetings and events

• Regularly reaching out to internal customers to gain feedback on our services and determine future needs

• Continually working with external suppliers to ensure they are meeting our needs and providing best value

• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful planning and execution of events

• Executing and delivering on multiple high-profile meetings/events when necessary

• Maintaining a visible role within the Firm and to outside parties, including suppliers and other planners

• Maintaining contacts and network opportunities within the event planning profession

• Assisting Senior Manager to drive departmental goals, cost-saving targets, and support firm strategy

• Overseeing the processing of event contracts and related forms for MES planners

• Assigning meetings/events to planners and managing the overall workload

• Tabulating and consolidating reports for Senior Manager and finance leadership

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• E xternal business experience, with demonstrated skills in meeting management

• End to end event management experience

• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Previous experience in managing/coaching a team

• Demonstrable strong supplier management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders

• A community college diploma, or bachelor's degree, in marketing or business

• A Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) designation would be an asset

• Proficiency in Cvent an asset

• Experience working with senior leadership and C-suite

• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer .

• Specify travel requirements if requirement is above 25-30 %

Why you'll love PwC
We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
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