Senior Specialist-Event Planning in Wokingham

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability.

Role Summary: This position supports the event team in delivering high-impact live and virtual experiences. The role requires a balance of project management, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on execution to ensure events run seamlessly.

Critical Duties:

• Develop event strategies that align with business objectives, enhance attendee experience and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of webinars and in-person events, including leading cross-functional planning calls, strategy alignment, event design, logistics and post-event analytics and reporting.
• Oversee logistics for in-person events, such as ordering show services, booth and demo design, exhibit house coordination and managing all on-site details.
• Plan and execute event content, campaigns and promotions that drive engagement and growth.
• Partner with regional and global MarCom teams to ensure cohesive execution across all events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all operational logistics for assigned events and tradeshows (live and virtual).
• Gain proficiency in event technology platforms (Cvent, Airtable, JiffleNow, AEM, Tableau, and others) to streamline planning and reporting.
• Manage the virtual event process and provide oversight of the ON24 platform.
• Take ownership of special projects or administrative tasks as assigned.
• Support administrative functions as needed, including managing promotional products, maintaining exhibit properties, and overseeing event inventory.
• Coordinate with Microchip’s American and Asian Marcom teams to successfully execute global synergy across all events.

Core Skills:

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present professionally to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and regions.
• Proven track record of delivering successful events on time and within budget.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with event management tools (e.g., Cvent, Aventri), webinar platforms (e.g., ON24), marketing platforms (AEM), and analytics tools (Tableau) is highly desirable.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or equivalent work experience in a fast-paced corporate Marketing or Communications department.
• Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in MS Office; some experience with event management technology tools is preferred; experience with the ON24 webinar platform is also preferred.
• Working knowledge of the broader marketing function, tradeshows, event or meeting planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; sharp grammar skills.
• Ability to effectively and professionally present orally and in written form to all levels within the company.
• Experience promoting events across all channels.
• Extensive experience handling multiple projects for various customers and ensuring accuracy toward completion.
• Able to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Flexibility and strength in dealing with tight deadlines and rapidly changing situations.

Travel: Approximately 10% travel required. May involve some international.

Experience: Five to seven years of experience in marketing, event management, corporate communications or related experience; high-technology and/or business-to-business experience required. Prior experience in semiconductor industry a plus.