Overview
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Corporate Event Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing corporate events, including conferences, seminars, trade shows, and team-building activities. A focus program under this role is to oversee and execute a dynamic and high-volume meetings program as part of our global events portfolio. This role will manage the planning, coordination, and execution of approximately 3,000 onsite executive and customer meetings annually, in addition to supporting more intimate and strategic engagements across key global events. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced tech environment and brings strong operational rigor, stakeholder management, and expertise in event tools and technology.
Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end planning and execution of executive and customer meetings at corporate events globally.
* Manage high-volume meeting programs (3,000+ meetings), ensuring logistical excellence, attendee satisfaction, and stakeholder alignment.
* Own VIP meeting workflows including request intake, prioritization, scheduling, communications, and tracking.
* Manage meeting request platforms, scheduling systems, mobile app integrations, and related tools to drive efficiency and visibility.
* Partner with IT and event tech vendors to ensure systems are configured, tested, and optimized for scale.
* Oversee reporting dashboards, data hygiene, and automation of key processes.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders including executive sponsors, sales teams, and partner leads.
* Build trusted relationships across internal teams and with external agency support to ensure alignment on meeting priorities and execution.
* Provide regular communications and updates to stakeholders before, during, and after events.
* Coordinate all meeting logistics including rooms, A/V, catering, security, transportation, and staffing as required.
* Develop contingency plans for escalations, no-shows, and high-profile attendees.
* Support onsite delivery and management of meetings programs at global events (international travel required ~25%).
* Capture and report on meeting outcomes, trends, and ROI metrics.
* Drive post-event analysis and feedback loops to improve future meetings programs.
* Maintain documentation and best practices for meetings operations.
Qualifications
* 5-8 years of experience in corporate event management, preferably in the tech industry.
* Proven experience managing large-scale meetings programs and executive engagements.
* Proficiency in event and meetings platforms (e.g., Cvent, Bizzabo, Salesforce, Rain Focus, Airtable, or similar).
* Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and time management.
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
* Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 25%.
* Experience with global event operations and executive/VIP protocol.
* Familiarity with enterprise sales cycles and customer journey mapping.
* Ability to analyze data and build visual dashboards for reporting KPIs.
Education
While possessing a Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business Admin (or related field) is preferred, HPE may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today\'s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what\'s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Why Join Us?
* Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team.
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Career growth and professional development opportunities.
* A vibrant and inclusive work culture.
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