Senior Manager, Special Projects Global Events in Paris, France

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

Senior Manager, Special Projects Global Events, Paris

We are seeking a Project Manager to join the Global Events Team as Senior Manager, Special Projects. This role will drive collaboration with other subsidiaries of Schneider Electric spe ci fically RIB and Et ap across our event and their event portfolio ensuring we meet mutual goals. You will also help establish an events Centre of Excellence to serve the wider marketing team and business- providing guidance, best practice, and global consistency.

As a busy team with a diverse portfolio of projects, you will also be accustomed to deliver a wide array of tasks and projects. This a fantastic opportunity to join a progress ive company in an integral role and gain a wide variety of experience .

Responsibilities ​

• Drive collaboration with other subsidiaries of Schneider Electric across AVEVA World, Schneider Global Innovation Summit and Tier 1 third party events such as Hannover Messe and ADIPEC

• Work as part of event project team on projects such as AVEVA World and IGNITE (AVEVA Company kick off)

• Support regional marketing teams with set up of AVEVA Days helping to support efficiencies and brand consistency whilst maintaining regional flavour

• Support the VP Global Events with presentation preparation, research and analytics to support events strategy

• Manage the Global Events budget ensuring compliance, cost efficiency and accurate reporting

• Manage the digital experience for AVEVA World to maximise impact and engagement and attract new logos

• Work closely with Product Management and Event Delivery Team to identify key themes and products to be represented at events

• Project lead on ad hoc projects as they arise

Skills & Qualificiations

• Strong project management skills

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to lead highly-matrixed work teams

• Strong communicator and facilitator with the ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders and seek win-win solutions

• Possess a growth mindset looking for new ways to innovate and make processes more efficient

• Experience working for a large global organization

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience within events is an advantage

• Flexibility for international travel and working evening hours and some weekends depending on event schedule

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.

Empowering you with pioneering tech

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/.