Event Project Manager - Senior

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Job Title : EVENT PROJECT MANAGER - SENIOR

We are a global engagement and marketing agency that creates human-centric touchpoints to unleash the power of people for innovation and growth.

Founded in 1987, we believe in building community and help brands, associations, and not-for-profit organizations solve key challenges through our core expertise : Live & virtual events, Strategic & digital communications, and Consulting & community solutions.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we have a global presence with 60 offices in 31 countries.

Job Description :

EVENT PROJECT MANAGER – BARCELONA or MADRID

We seek an experienced and motivated event project manager to lead planning and execution of various events, including conferences, corporate events, incentives, and meetings for international and national clients.

If you are open-minded, willing to work in a multicultural environment, and handle different clients throughout the year, join OUR TEAM !

Reporting to the Director of Operations, your responsibility will be to meet and exceed all client needs from brief to final delivery.

MCI values inclusion and does not discriminate based on age, race, or gender.

Responsibilities

Managing multiple events and clients simultaneously

Training and coaching project managers and coordinators

Liaising with national and international clients to understand event briefs and objectives

Taking end-to-end ownership of event planning and management

Collaborating with sales, creative, art design, and production teams to develop event assets

Ensuring events are planned and executed within budget

Booking venues, contractors, and suppliers in Spain and internationally

Recruiting, managing, and briefing event staff and third-party suppliers

Attending events and managing onsite teams to exceed client expectations

Location & Commitments

Full-time role with flexible hours and up to 3 days of remote work per week

Occasional evening and weekend work for events

Based in Barcelona or Madrid office

Candidate Requirements - Essential :

Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written)

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Additional languages are a plus

Minimum 10 years of experience in event planning or management, including freelance experience

Experience in training and mentoring junior staff

Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management

Proven success in planning or leading profitable events

Negotiation skills with suppliers and contractors

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong multi-tasking and stress management abilities

Creative and execution-focused thinking

Excellent knowledge of Spain, especially Barcelona and Madrid

Desirable :

Degree in event management or related field

Experience in training and mentoring junior employees

MCI offers a place to bring your authentic self to work and make a difference. Join us!

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