IT Event Manager

For a big client of us in The Hague we are looking for an IT event manager. In this role you will be responsible for all scheduled meetings/events in your site/region. You will coordinate all locations during the large events and act as primary focal point for all the locations in case of technical problems and questions. As you will be the primary focal point it is important you have the ability to coordinate and to delegate effectively. You will translate technical issues into laymen terms for all stakeholders to understand. Furthermore, you will propose the best available technology or solutions to the customer/stakeholder by highlighting the pros and cons. You will work in a executive/critical end-user environment. This means you will have to be able to communicate at all levels in a professional manner. Also, you will perform a risk and cost analysis, taking into account costs, availability, technology requirements and business knowledge. You will make use of available templates and process documentation. Documenting and structuring are important aspects of the job.

Qualification, Technical Skills and Experience:
. Minimum Vocational/Diploma/Associate Degree (technical field) equivalent
. At least 5 years of working experience in related field(s)
. Experienced in using and supporting collaboration tools such as CISCO/Polycom Videoconferencing equipment, CISCO Telepresence and Lync/Skype for Business meetings
. Must have excellent language skills, both written and verbal (face to face and over the phone) in both the local language and English. Is able to communicate at all organizational levels. To be sensitive to non-verbal communication and able to adequately respond to that
. Managing expectations and effective communications with the most senior Executives in the company are key skill requirements
. Working experience using ITIL processes (ITIL Foundation Certification preferred)
. Experience with Microsoft Skype;
. Experience with Microsoft Office 365
. Experience with organizing large virtual events
. Executive presence and professionalism;

Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.