Event Manager - Omdia

Informa Group Plc. • Newton, MA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Omdia, part of Informa TechTarget, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTGT), is a leading technology research and advisory group. With deep expertise in technology markets, grounded in insightful conversations with industry leaders and supported by hundreds of thousands of data points, Omdia's strategic market intelligence is our clients' competitive advantage.

With over 300 analysts and consultants covering more than 200 technology markets across 25 global research locations, Omdia delivers the market intelligence executives rely on to drive strategy, validate investments and outpace competitors.

Our team delivers deep, actionable insight across sectors like AI, cybersecurity, channel, semiconductors, telecoms, consumer tech, and more. Whether advising on product strategy, market entry, or competitive positioning, Omdia helps tech leaders make decisions that matter.

The Event Manager is responsible for managing all events within their designated region while maintaining a global perspective. This role is critical in enhancing Omdia's brand recognition within the IT channel industry, supporting its research and insights, and contributing to the company's revenue and orders targets. Reporting directly to the VP of Global Events, the Event Manager must possess a global mindset, commercial drive, and extensive experience in the events business, preferably within the IT Channel industry.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience is required.
• Familiarity with the event management software / apps, which are an integral part of the event, is required. The processing and integration of the event format in-person and via event apps is essential.
• Good understanding of the IT channel ecosystem, including MSPs, SMBs, resellers, VARs, distributors, vendors, and media.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Resourceful and solution-oriented.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work across global time zones and adapt to non-standard hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred but not required include knowledge of the IT channel, commercial awareness of the IT industry, full event project management, experience with managing dedicated budgets, management of senior event executives, and established supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the planning, execution, and post-event analysis of regional events in the Americas region.
• Ensuring five-star event experiences for senior audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set event goals, themes, and target audiences.
• Manage a budget of over $2 million, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Allocate funds to events strategically and track spending.
• Report budget status to department head and VP of Events.
• Make resource allocation decisions based on data insights.
• Understand the impact of events on the company's performance.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate vendor contracts for cost optimization.
• Maintain relationships with key vendors and address concerns.
• Be the regional point of contact for supplier issues.
• Identify and address potential event-related risks.
• Develop contingency plans for unexpected issues.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Regular communication with C-level executives, internally and externally.
• Implement KPIs to measure event success and impact.

Benefits

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed