Analyst,. Event Technology Project Manager

About this role

About the team:

The Global Event Marketing (GEM) team’s mission is to support the firm in delivering industry leading, experience-led events that drive commercial and reputational results.  The Digital for Events team supports the GEM mission by managing our event-tech stack, providing digital solutions for every stage of the event lifecycle.

About the role:

We’re looking for an Analyst Event Technology Project Manager that has proven experience within the events industry leveraging technology to streamline planning and enhance attendee experiences. 

You will be a strategic partner to the Global Event Marketing event managers, recommending best practices for event technology and executing on-site solutions with confidence.

What you’ll do:

• Project manage and execute mobile app builds, staying up to date on and implementing functionality enhancements 
• Execute on-site solutions including registration, badge printing, mobile app, logistics (updating appointments, travel details) and seating assignments
• Manage event analytics including post event feedback surveys and registration/event tech metrics
• Train users on our technology and maintain reference resources and documentation
• Special projects as needed including supporting the onboarding of any new technologies, custom integrations and solutions
• Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging event tech trends, share and implement new ideas to enhance capabilities

Who you are:

• 3+ years of related event management and/or event technology experience within a corporate environment including on-site experience
• Cvent knowledge and experience, Cvent certification preferred
• Excited by tech with a resourceful approach to learning new platforms and problem solving
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, make decisions confidently and anticipate needs of key stakeholders when supporting events on-site
• Pro-active, client centric, approachable demeanour, team player
• Strong organizational skills with a sharp attention to detail
• Ability balancing competing priorities when managing multiple projects 
• Willingness to travel and be onsite when required (up to 50% during peak event periods)

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.