About Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC].

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Job Overview:

The Events Manager is an integral part of the overall OW Global Events Team. This role involves leading events across Americas with a specific focus on producing firm and client events designed to deepen engagement and meet business objectives. The Manager will take lead in developing and implementing strategic and multi-faceted event programs, and supporting the delivery of a robust events framework in the region.


Key Responsibilities:


Lead the design and planning of events including conceptual design, speaker management, audience generation, event production (virtual, hybrid, in-person), post-event follow-up and analysis.

Ownership of individual event budgets and invoicing.

Work effectively with senior stakeholders across the firms network to deliver high quality attendee experience, against established objectives.

Ownership of operational topics such as local office event tool kits and communications to support event delivery compliant with firm policy and guidelines.

Provide consultancy services to I&C teams for internal/client events to ensure best practice and cost efficiency.

Act as central point of contact for all business staff (Partners, affiliated consultants and specialists), support departments and Executive Assistants, advising on event planning.

Support the Senior Events Director on flagship regional and global OW & cross-MMC initiatives across Americas as required

Independent execution of several strategic projects as required.

Identify key themes, innovation and trends in the industry to create compelling event designs and continually improve standards in our events offering.

Manage vendor relationship across multiple services from procurement to contract negotiation.

Coaching and mentoring junior members providing opportunities to build event management skillset.


Experience Required:


Minimum of 7+ years of event management experience across a broad range of events e.g. conference, seminars, round tables, networking events, virtual broadcasts and webinars

Previous Events Management experience from the management consultancy, 5 star hospitality industry or professional/financial services sector is preferable

Bachelors Degree Preferred

Advanced proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Experience with meeting management software and technology platforms such as Cvent, Zoom, MS Teams


Skills & Attributes:


Communicates in all forms a clear, inclusive, and respectful manner

Works with creativity, agility, and purpose to achieve the best results

Highly self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work effectively and guide senior executives and stakeholders on event recommendations. Maintain professional service level when dealing with high class and demanding internal and external clients

Maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across the firm network

Adapts to various situations in a fast-paced, demanding environment

Prioritizes workload and project deliverables, is accountable for quality work and delivers impactful results

Risk mindful and takes pre-emptive measures to avoid issues

Focused on being proactive and solutions oriented

Responds positively to change and demonstrates resilience

A team player with the ability to function independently

An individual known to exhibit enthusiasm, integrity, and willingness to help whenever necessary

Adopts a learning mindset, open to feedback, seeks opportunities to learn and develop self and others

Enjoys travel as projects require


Marsh & McLennan Companies is a global professional services firm providing advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital. It is the parent company of a number of the world's leading risk experts and specialty consultants, including Marsh, the insurance broker and risk advisor; Guy Carpenter, the risk and reinsurance specialist; Mercer, the provider of HR and related financial advice and services; and Oliver Wyman, the management consultancy. With over 81,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries and annual revenue of nearly $19 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies provides analysis, advice and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 130 countries. Its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) is listed on the New York, Chicago and London stock exchanges.

Marsh & McLennan Companies offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, domestic partnership benefits, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. For more information about our company, please visit us at: (link removed). We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. For more information, please visit us at: (link removed)/diversity. Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.


The applicable base salary range for this role is $100,000 to $142,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.