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Principal, Event Operations
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That's why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don't need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here. About the Team Do what you love. Love what you do!At Workday, we help the world's largest organizations adapt to what's next by bringing finance, HR, and planning into a single enterprise cloud. We work hard, and we're serious about what we do. But we like to have fun, too. We put people first, celebrate diversity, drive innovation, and do good in the communities where we live and work.Reporting to the Director, Marketing Events, the Event Operations Lead will support the management of event deliverables for Workday's strategic global events. We are looking for a person with strong program management expertise with the ability to collaborate and influence. In this role your primary focus will be driving workstreams from start to finish. About the Role This role be primarily responsible for the flawless execution of Workday's growing tier one events, inclusive of our flagship 15,000+ person Workday Rising. You will drive cross functional teams to deliver on the event's vision and strategy. You will be the main point of contact for overall event results and project success. In partnership with the Director, Marketing Events and Workday Marketing Events colleagues you will wrangle internal and external partners to flawlessly project manage against timelines. You will consider the attendee experience at every turn, ensuring each touchpoint strives to engage and empower our Workday Community members, alliance partners, employees, executive customers, and prospective customers throughout the Workday Rising event.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead overall event project timelines and plans in collaboration with Project Management Office (PMO) lead.Collaborate with internal (workstreams) and external (agencies) core team members, hold all partners accountable for process management, interdependencies and timely completion of results and goalsStrategically manage core program areas such as, site inspections, food and beverage, venue space allocation, registration and housing event strategyDrive agendas, prepare for and lead weekly team meetings.Partner with the event measurement lead on tracking and reporting on pipe and key important metrics pre/during and post event.Accountable for contracts and event budget in close coordination with Workday finance and procurement leads.Partner with Global Event Leads for sharing standard processes and driving consistency across global programming aspects.Collaborate with the Executive Symposium program lead to ensure a coordinated plan for joint success.Work with Workday security teams to develop a cohesive safety and security planBuild an Executive Experience support plan including an Executive Briefing GuideKeep up on industry trends and engage appropriate counterparts outside of Workday to gain best-practice knowledge About You Basic Qualifications10+ years corporate event experience, working directly for a SaaS-based B2B technology company.10+ years of experience in planning a varied event portfolio including user conference, executive programs, strategic sponsorships, tradeshows, thought leadership platforms, and other type of events is desired is a plus.Demonstrated leadership skills to have successfully led operations for large, matrixed and multi-layered conference on a global scale.5+ years of experience on events with 5,000+ attendees Experience with event technology systems including RainFocus, EventBase, JiffleNow and like systemsTravel required as needed for site inspections, planning meetings, and event execution (25% travel)Other QualificationsHighly proficient global budget management with a keen eye on scale and cost savings optionsProven use of technology tools for effective project management including Asana, Airtable, SmartsheetsSkilled collaborator capable of influencing decision making with internal teams and external vendorsOutstanding interpersonal skills - both written and verbal - comfortable championing projects internallyExcellent negotiating and contracting skillsSelf-motivated and resourceful, ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment Workday Pay Transparency Statement The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here .Primary Location: USA.CA.PleasantonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $142,600 USD - $213,800 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $128,100 USD - $213,800 USD Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
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