Global Event Manager

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Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

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The Global Event Manager participates as an active member of the Global Events team in the planning and execution of multi-tiered, complex global events, helping strengthen Lenovo’s brand, showcase its innovation and technology leadership, and engage priority audiences globally.

These Audiences Can Include

Customers (Enterprise, Channel, Consumer)Media analystsInfluencers and fansPartners and external stakeholdersLenovo employees and executives

Responsibilities

Own and support complex global events from concept through execution, coordinating multiple workstreams, stakeholders, agencies, vendors, venues, partners, and markets to deliver high-quality event experiencesDevelop and manage detailed, milestone-based project plans covering the complete event lifecycle, including timelines, deliverables, dependencies, ownership, budgets, approvals, risks, rehearsals, production, execution, and post-event activitiesDrive day-to-day event planning and project management, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, managing dependencies, and ensuring teams remain aligned to agreed timelines, scope, quality standards, and budgetsWork closely and collaboratively with Lenovo’s Business Groups, Geographies, global marketing teams, communications, product teams, sales organizations, executives, and other internal functions to align event objectives, audiences, content, experiences, and executionRepresent Lenovo’s interests with external stakeholders, including agencies, production partners, venues, technology providers, strategic partners, event organizers, and other third parties throughout negotiations, planning, and activationCommunicate regularly with project stakeholders, including preparing and presenting event plans, project status, milestones, scope, risks, decisions, and recommendations to working teams and senior leadershipManage outside agencies and vendors while working with global and regional marketing resources to ensure consistent execution of Lenovo brand standards, messaging, and attendee experiences across marketsUse AI and digital tools as part of the event planning and execution process, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, collaboration, content development, attendee engagement, reporting, and operational efficiencyDemonstrate hands-on familiarity with modern generative AI and AI productivity tools and be capable of creating or configuring basic AI agents or automated AI workflows for event-related use cases, such as project coordination, information retrieval, attendee support, content development, event communications, or post-event analysisSupport continuous innovation within the Global Events team by testing new event technologies and AI-enabled solutions and sharing relevant best practices with colleagues and stakeholdersClosely manage administrative and operational functions related to contracts, budgets, purchase commitments (PC), invoices, equipment and merchandise orders, vendor management, and other event requirementsSupport on-site event execution as required, working effectively in fast-moving and high-pressure environments while coordinating internal teams and external partners to ensure successful deliveryLenovo’s flagship global events bring together customers, consumers, media, analysts, partners, executives, and other audiences from around the world and increasingly showcase the company’s AI innovation and global partnerships; Current global event programs also involve coordination across multiple geographies and diverse audience groups

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive professional experience in global events, experiential marketing, integrated marketing, event production, or a closely related discipline, with significant experience managing large-scale and complex eventsBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management, or a related field preferredDemonstrated experience leading complex events from strategy and concept through execution and post-event evaluation, with accountability for multiple concurrent workstreams, timelines, dependencies, budgets, and deliverablesProven experience working in a global, matrixed organization, coordinating across multiple functions, business groups, geographies, and time zonesDemonstrated ability to independently manage agencies, production partners, venues, vendors, and other external stakeholders, including scope, deliverables, budgets, contracts, and performanceStrong project and program management skills, including experience developing detailed project plans, identifying and mitigating risks, resolving issues, and managing competing priorities in fast-paced environmentsExperience managing significant event budgets and financial processes, including forecasting, purchase commitments/POs, contracts, invoices, reconciliation, and budget trackingStrong executive presence and communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting plans, recommendations, risks, and status updates to senior leaders and influencing stakeholders without direct authorityDemonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, highly visible environments, exercise sound judgment, and resolve issues quickly during live eventsWorking knowledge of event technology, digital platforms, and generative AI/productivity tools, with demonstrated ability to apply AI to improve event planning, execution, communications, attendee experience, or analysisAbility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work outside standard business hours as required to support global events

Basic Requirements

5+ years or events/marketing experience

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