Event Coordinator

About the Job : The Red Hat Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) marketing team is seeking an experienced events coordinator to project manage and help to deliver internal and external events. Reporting to the senior manager EMEA events you will work closely with the EMEA events team and other stakeholders to support and deliver an exceptional experience for our internal and external customers in line with our business objectives and company ethos. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and a self-starter event professional to proactively play a key role in a high-impact fast paced team environment. What you will do : Support with the delivery of high impact strategic cornerstone event series for the region Coordinate senior leadership engagements and exec briefings with key accounts to drive pipeline Collaborate with our global teams and wider comms team to support Red Hat attendance at key industry events in EMEA Project manage multiple events concurrently including coordinating agencies vendors budgets timelines and demonstrating success metrics Communicate effectively with key EMEA and global stakeholders including finance procurement and brand Formulate follow-up and evaluation metrics for each project Develop and implement event best practices and operating standards What you will bring : Bachelors Degree or equivalent practical experience 5 years of relevant experience in event management and event marketing A proactive and adaptable mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Proven experience in event coordination and project management preferably for large-scale corporate or technology events. A team player with experience of working within complex or highly matrix organisation Demonstrated ability to manage sponsor relationships including contract administration and communication. Strong logistical skills with experience in managing event components Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet and resolve issues quickly and effectively. Experience with event management software (e.g. Rainfocus) and CRM systems (e.g. SalesCloud) is a plus. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with a track record of working successfully with diverse internal and external stakeholders. A willingness to travel (as needed) Remains calm under pressure About Red Hat Red Hat is the worlds leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux cloud container and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40 countries our associates work flexibly across work environments from in-office to office-flex to fully remote depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative passionate people ready to contribute their ideas help solve complex problems and make an impact. Inclusion at Red Hat Red Hats culture is built on the open source principles of transparency collaboration and inclusion where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized it empowers people from different backgrounds perspectives and experiences to come together to share ideas challenge the status quo and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village. Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO) Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry citizenship age veteran status genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for and will not pay any fees commissions or any other