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NIKE, Inc. doet meer dan alleen de beste atleten ter wereld uitrusten. Ons bedrijf is een plek om volledig tot ontplooiing te komen, grenzen af te breken en het onmogelijke mogelijk te maken. Wij zoeken naar mensen die kunnen groeien, denken, dromen en creëren. Kenmerkend voor onze cultuur is dat we diversiteit omarmen en voorstellingsvermogen belonen. Als merk zoeken we naar presteerders, leiders en visionairs. Bij NIKE, Inc. draait het om iedereen die vaardigheden en passie met zich meebrengt naar dit uitdagende en voortdurend veranderende spel.
We are looking for a Lead Events & Workplace Operations for the European Headquarters in Hilversum the Netherlands, to drive innovative and strategic operations for all activities related to virtual, hybrid and live Event Experiences!
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You lead operations for all activities related to virtual, hybrid and in-person Meeting & Event Experiences at EHQ. You will manage the workplace program, planning and strategic partner (talent) that successfully supports the EMEA event strategy and experience at EHQ. You are experienced across all disciplines of event operations for B-to-B Events and workplace operations and have a proven track record in driving event and workplace innovation.
In your role, you represent Meeting + Events at EHQ working closely with the EHQ Management Team, and our Strategic Partners through Integrated Facility Management, Nutrition and Sports, and other internal and external partners and stakeholders by contributing with EMEA Events input and requirements for facilities, service and operating models. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong blend of stakeholder management, facility and space management, catering management and Meeting & Events expertise, with the ability to manage both Employee Engagement initiatives and day-to-day Meeting & Event operations effectively.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
- Drive the EHQ event infrastructure by designing and strengthening operational, analytical, and financial processes
- Optimize and lead the communication plans to ensure flawless implementation of event program innovations
- Pro-active contribution shaping the future of events influencing geo and global direction with EHQ event requirements
- Drive and manage the B-to-B event operating model
- Design and drive the operating model related to all event elements associated to delivering the Code Gates and Events at EHQ
- Provide strategic input to support the EHQ Management Team in the Showroom implementation and Workplace Operations
- Manage department’s financial processes including forecasts and reporting
- Manage long-term internal-and external strategic partnerships
- Leverage the strategic partner platform and manage QBR’s, SLA’s and SOP’s
- Drive and manage continuity of (outsourced) resource planning with business partners and independent contractors
- Manage long-term internal-and external strategic partnerships for seamless event delivery
- Contribute with Events requirements to EHQ environments portfolio strategy and experience operating model
- Influence and drive strategic decisions based on impact, agility and efficiency on Events with business partners
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
As a critical team member of the EHQ Operations team working closely with the Sr. Manger EHQ Operations, and reporting directly to the Director, EMEA Event, you will manage various strategic partners.
You will collaborate with senior leaders and work closely with cross-functional partners to provide thought leadership, manage business relationships and execute Only at Nike Event concepts.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Extensive understanding of the event and operational side of a location / HQ
- Experience of working with and connecting internal and external partners and stakeholders
- Ability to connect the dots between the different operations and understand the different fields of expertise and act as the bridge between internal and external stakeholder
- Able to manage the strategic partners to deliver operational excellence on the ground
- Proven track record in communication with senior leadership as well as teammates on all levels
- Proven track record in understanding the integration and connection between different services such as sport, food and event partners
- Track record in working in big international fast-paced companies with competing priorities
- Extensive international experience in high-profile event operations
- Track record working in big international fast-paced companies
- Extensive experience and proven track record managing QBRs, SLAs and SOPs
- Business acumen with ability to manage budgets and competing priorities
- Excellent presentation skills and willingness to travel 5–10%
Role closes 4th February and is not available for relocation
ZO WERKT ONS SOLLICITATIEPROCES
01 Solliciteer
Onze teams bestaan uit mensen met diverse vaardigheden, kennis, input, ideeën en achtergronden. We willen dat je op de juiste plek terechtkomt: bekijk de functiebeschrijvingen, afdelingen en teams om te ontdekken welke functie bij je past.
02 Maak kennis met een recruiter of doe een test
Als je wordt geselecteerd voor een functie binnen Corporate, neemt een recruiter contact met je op om het sollicitatieproces te starten. Deze recruiter blijft gedurende het hele proces je belangrijkste contactpersoon. Voor functies binnen Retail doe je een interactieve test die bestaat uit een chat en quizzen. Deze test neemt ongeveer 10-20 minuten in beslag. Ongeacht de functie willen we meer te weten komen over jou, dus schroom niet om te laten zien hoe je service van wereldklasse benadert en wat jou uniek maakt.
03 Sollicitatiegesprek
Begin vol zelfvertrouwen aan deze fase door onderzoek te doen, te begrijpen waar we naar op zoek zijn en je voor te bereiden op vragen die zijn bedoeld om meer over jou en je achtergrond te weten te komen.
