Principal Events Specialist

The Events team is a dynamic, engaging global team supporting and creating high-profile, live events. Our role is to deliver an exceptional attendee experience throughout the entire lifecycle of an event. Through collaboration with the company’s key business functions, we manage a portfolio of events overseeing everything from strategy to execution to analysis.

Do you have a passion for planning and strong leadership skills? As a member of the team, you will drive and execute a variety of events supporting Pega’s strategic initiatives in the European and Middle East regions. You will work closely with the regional marketing team to produce engaging Pega-hosted client/prospect events and manage third-party tradeshows. As the sole event planner based in the EMEA region, you will be responsible for all marketing events within the region while also being a part of a global Events team where you can share best practices and standards of work to provide expert guidance to your regional stakeholders.

What You’ll Do at Pega:

• Create and manage project management plans for various Pega-hosted events.
• Own all logistics in the event planning process, including but not limited to; detailed budgeting, site selection, contracting, production, food and beverage planning, room sets, audience flow, technical requirements, giveaways, signage, vendor management, and more.
• Work autonomously and in partnership with the regional marketing team to create exceptional client/prospect event experiences.
• Manage participation at third party trade shows and other non-Pega hosted events; overseeing sponsorships, booths, and other assets.
• 45-50% of international travel onsite for event execution as needed.
• Evaluate programs and provide post-event analysis, implement areas of improvement for future programs.
• Manage cross-functional resources to align with project plan. Handle vendor RFPs, vendor onboarding, contract negotiations and payments.

Who You Are:

• A detail-oriented event planner with exceptional time and project management skills and strong leadership skills.
• This individual communicates well, is quick on their feet, can offer solutions and has an ability to think strategically.
• This person is a collaborator, comfortable and confident working with multiple event owners including key leaders to achieve measurable success.
• This person has a positive attitude, is happy to pitch in and help in any way necessary to ensure success – no job is too big or too small.

What You’ve Accomplished:

• Established ability to apply strategic solutions for successful event outcomes and efficiencies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently in a changing and multi-tasking global environment with numerous deadlines and stakeholders.
• Experience working on international programs across the EMEA region.
• Experience leading cross functional teams on complex projects.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate budgets and effectively manage expenses.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.