Associate Director, Strategic Event Management

Responsibilities: • Act as a strategic business partner, collaborating with stakeholders to oversee and deliver innovative meetings, events, and learning programs; leverage technology and branding to anticipate needs and create exceptional participant experiences; implement a client-oriented approach to ensure successful end-to-end meeting delivery while supporting business objectives • Lead and integrate a team of events and meetings professionals to execute client-facing and internal programs; oversee program assignments, project timelines, budget approvals, program design, agenda curation, conflict resolution, off-site event contracting, on-site logistics, and meeting collaterals • Set performance goals and provide ongoing feedback and guidance on job performance, career development, and matching capabilities with development opportunities to foster continuous improvement, increase engagement, and pride among counselees; model integrity, poise, leadership, and embody the firm's values • Lead and manage programs by overseeing planning efforts, cultivating strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring successful execution of high-profile, complex initiatives; enhance the firm's meetings and events by delivering differentiated experiences, incorporating immersive Lakehouse elements • Utilize data to develop insights that inform and guide recommendations and delivery for team professional development opportunities, strategic process evaluation, tool/resource development, and team growth opportunities Qualifications: • Minimum eight years of recent experience in events and meeting strategy and planning within a professional services firm; Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or Certified Meeting Manager (CMM) certificate is preferred • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university • Proven track record in developing key stakeholder relationships as a trusted advisor • Experience as an impactful people leader; ability to lead, mentor and develop high performing team members; skilled in fostering a collaborative work environment, setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, driving employee engagement to achieve organizational objectives and supporting professional growth • Ability to lead by example, be value-driven in interactions and use strong professional judgment to resolve issues • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Cvent and AI experience is preferred • Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills to lead to a customer service and teamwork-driven environment; ability to set goals, participate in strategic initiatives, foster high-performance teams, interface with all organizational levels, and influence resource plans and organizational priorities KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above.