Job Details

Event Delivery Manager

This role can be based in any Informa US office. Target Start Date is January 5, 2026.

The Event Operations team for Tech Events at Informa Connect and Informa Festivals is the backbone of our world-class technology event portfolio, ensuring flawless execution of premier B2B events that connect technology professionals across the globe. Our team manages the operational excellence behind major tech industry gatherings like London Tech Week, Network X, The AI Summit, and Africa Tech Festival.

Be the architect of unforgettable moments that professionals talk about long after the event ends. Your attention to detail will orchestrate flawless experiences where careers advance, deals close, and industries evolve.

Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with Event Delivery Lead, develops the annual event budgets, monthly forecasts, actual spend, cost savings and ROI. Responsible for the implementation and adherence to each.
• Responsible for communication workflow to all service providers, include but not limited to electrical, internet, venue services, decorator services, audio visual, etc. Consult team members and documents output to identify any conflicts; is responsible event production timeline and plan of action to ensure profit margin.
• Responsible for communication workflow for graphic/sign orders encompassing collection of content, submission, editing approval of signage proofs and onsite placement/removal. Responsible for communicating approved design concepts to all necessary team members to ensure consistency.
• Responsible for creation of event floorplans to ensure efficient use of space, proper traffic flow and compliance with safety and facility requirements. Create and maintain accurate master event drawing of all event space to include sponsor signage opportunities, show management room sets and classroom sets.
• Collaborates with the Event Marketing team and vendors to organize and enhance outbound communications to attendees and exhibitors via event website, emails and webinars.
• Collaborate with the AV vendor to ensure budgetary compliance and maximum value including identifying potential areas of overtime.
• Works with registration to coordinate exhibitor and attendee registration, including advance and on-site registration, lead retrieval systems, staffing, etc.
• Works with event delivery team to ensure all technology is set up and functional; includes providing computers, internet, wireless, iPad stands, charging stations, etc.
• Manages communications with internal and external customers to ensure that issues are discussed and resolved.
• Ensure assigned event teams (internal and external) understand the event sustainability plan, including effective sustainability initiatives to reduce or reuse, and involve community engagement through local non-profit beneficiaries. Completes and posts event sustainability tracking document in a timely manner post event.
• Trains, supervises and evaluates assigned cross-functional event operations teams.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Tech savvy, willingness to adopt and embrace new technologies.
• Experience in outsourcing/shared service governance and delivery.
• Analytical & problem solving capability.
• Solid understanding of the use of data in decision making.
• Event automation tools, platforms and knowledge.
• Negotiation and management of suppliers.
• Strong customer experience focus.

Interacts With:

• Event Production and Marketing
• Event Sales and Sales Operations
• Market Pillars
• Finance, Accounts Payable
• Registration, Procurement and Housing
• Technology Operations
• Customers: Delegates, Exhibitors and Sponsors
• Extended Staff: Temporary Staff, Volunteers, Speakers, Review Boards, VIP Boards
• 3rd Party Suppliers

Scheduled Assignments:

• This position is planned to be focused on the Healthcare portfolio within Tech Events at Informa Connect
• Scheduled assignments are based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership track record in Event Operations.
• Building and maintaining relationships and understanding customer needs.
• Managing stakeholders internally and externally.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills - written, verbal, presentation.
• Prior experience of establishing a share service operation.
• Proven expertise in managing project activity, ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing a team of operational colleagues.
• Change leadership; leading colleagues and team in a rapidly changing environment.
• The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75-85K annually. Total compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, and additional skills that align with our business needs.
• The role may be based in any US Informa office location.