About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Purpose</H2> </div><div><p>We are seeking a strategic, high-energy <strong>Events & Content Operations Lead</strong> to elevate and manage our end-to-end event ecosystem. In this role, you will not only oversee high-impact external corporate events and high-profile internal functions, but you will also champion the operational infrastructure that powers them—including our digital/physical demo spaces, speaker bureau, and publications management systems.</p> <p>The ideal candidate brings a proven track record within the <strong>oil and gas industry</strong>, possesses deep project management expertise, and has a strong desire to scale and elevate an event department into a world-class operation.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Description</H2> </div><div><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES: </strong></p> <h3>1. Event Strategy & Execution</h3> <p> </p> <ul> <li><strong>External & Internal Events:</strong> Plan, execute, and scale high-profile external corporate events, trade shows, and specialized internal executive events.</li> <li><strong>Departmental Elevation:</strong> Modernize and elevate the event department by establishing standardized playbooks, ROI frameworks, and innovative event formats.</li> </ul> <h3>2. Infrastructure & Space Management</h3> <p> </p> <ul> <li><strong>Demo Spaces & Theaters:</strong> Manage the day-to-day operations, scheduling, and technology integration for physical and digital demonstration spaces and corporate theaters.</li> <li><strong>Speaker Bureau:</strong> Oversee the company’s internal speaker bureau, vetting engagements, aligning executives with strategic topics, and managing the overall speaker calendar.</li> <li><strong>Publications Management:</strong> Maintain and optimize the corporate publications management system to ensure all event-related literature and technical papers are tracked and compliant.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3>3. Agency, Procurement & Operations</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Agency Management:</strong> Lead and collaborate with external creative and production agencies to deliver cutting-edge physical and digital media.</li> <li><strong>Procurement & Budgeting:</strong> Navigate complex corporate procurement processes, including RFP issuance, contract negotiations, vendor onboarding, and strict budget oversight.</li> <li><strong>Workflow Optimization:</strong> Utilize <strong>Adobe Workfront</strong> (or similar project management platforms) to streamline event intake, resource allocation, and team workflows.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">You are meant for this job if:</H2> </div><div><h2><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></h2> <p> </p> <h3>Required:</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Industry Experience:</strong> Minimum of 5–7 years of experience managing corporate events, specifically within the <strong>oil and gas / energy sector</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Project Management:</strong> Proven ability to manage multi-phase projects, cross-functional stakeholders, and tight deadlines.</li> <li><strong>Agency & Media Leadership:</strong> Demonstrated success managing agencies to deliver both physical assets (booths, signage) and digital media (videos, interactive displays).</li> <li><strong>Procurement Savvy:</strong> Solid understanding of corporate purchasing, vendor compliance, and statement of work (SOW) processes.</li> </ul> <h3>Preferred :</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Software Expertise:</strong> Hands-on experience with <strong>Adobe Workfront</strong> or similar for project tracking and workflow automation, <strong>Seismic</strong> for Content Management, <strong>PowerBi </strong>for dashboards and <strong>DAM</strong> for content storage. </li> <li><strong>Certifications:</strong> Professional certifications such as <strong>CMP</strong> (Certified Meeting Professional), <strong>CSEP</strong> (Certified Special Events Professional), or <strong>PMP</strong> (Project Management Professional) are highly desirable.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Skills</H2> </div><div><div>Project Management Tools</div><div>Power BI</div><div>Media Relations</div><div>Social Media Management</div></div></div></div>