Event Programs Manager - Mountain View: Google Inc.

Event Programs Manager - Mountain View

This role is based in Mountain View, CA

The area: Human Resources - People Programs

Google's People Programs are geared to anticipate the demands and meet the requirements of the company's rapid expansion throughout the world. Our mission is to spread the word about Google's innovation, impact and culture, and to encourage talented people to explore career opportunities with us. We help Google's recruiting and HR processes work effectively, extol Google's many virtues as an employer, engage in ongoing dialogs with university students and professors, and develop programs to promote and celebrate Google's culture of diversity.

The role: Event Programs Manager - Mountain View

As an Event Program Manager within the People Operations team, you'll play an integral role in Google's strategic recruiting efforts at events such as technical conferences, trade shows, Open Houses, and a multitude of other event types. You'll work closely with specific client groups to create event plans that reflect Google's hiring strategies. This requires exceptional organizational skills, close attention to detail, frequent travel and the ability to work intelligently and quickly in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate must be able to define and manage all elements of the event, including but not limited to: regional and product event strategy, creative theme development, logistics, registration, housing, travel, staffing grids and schedules, technical support, collateral creation and production, demand generation implementation, creative execution, budget and ROI analysis.

• Plan events channel strategy for multiple types of audiences and clients.
• Create and manage event budgets, using exceptional budget reconciliation skills.
• Plan international events with a focus on international contracts, international vendor management and site selection.
• Work with exhibits house and 3rd-party trade show vendors & suppliers; manage multiple vendors for one project.
• Handle special projects tracking ROI, cross group budgets, and candidate sources.

• BS/BA degree from a top rated school.
• 7 years of corporate event planning experience.
• Creative and visionary thinker.
• Must be able to see the big picture while still focusing on the details of event implementation.
• Superior project management, negotiation and organizational skills a MUST.
• Must be extremely self motivated and able to complete projects with minimal direction.
• Ability to maintain composure in high pressure situations.

About Google:
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin,Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program, which is the largest and fastest growing in the industry, provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.