Hybrid Priority Initiatives and Events Manager

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Manager coordinating priority initiatives and milestone events at C40 and GCOM. Ensuring smooth execution through strong organization and cross-team collaboration within a global network.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and maintenance of project governance tools, trackers, timelines, and documentation
  • Manage day-to-day coordination of priority initiative workstreams, including meeting logistics, task tracking, and follow-up actions
  • Prepare or contribute to briefing materials, decision logs, risk updates, and other governance documentation
  • Liaise with cross-functional colleagues (diplomacy, comms, regional teams, fundraising, policy) to support alignment of plans and deliverables
  • Ensure documents, templates, and updates are saved and organised in relevant systems (Vault, trackers, shared drives)
  • Support planning and coordination for milestone events such as WMS, LCAW, U20, COP-related events, regional convenings, and leadership moments
  • Develop operational documents including schedules, deliverables trackers, staffing plans, and run-of-show support materials
  • Coordinate with host cities, vendors, production partners, and internal stakeholders to support event delivery
  • Support logistics across venue operations, accreditation, hospitality, interpretation, security, and VIP flow
  • Assist with budget tracking and reconciliation for assigned areas in collaboration with the full team
  • Provide onsite support and real-time problem-solving during events
  • Contribute to lessons learned and post-event documentation
  • Facilitate coordination across multiple teams and external partners to ensure priorities move forward on time
  • Maintain clear, proactive communication with internal colleagues across regions and functions
  • Model collaborative, inclusive working practices and support staff wellbeing during intensive delivery periods
  • In addition to the cross-functional responsibilities listed above, lead one core operational competency for the PIE function.

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years experience in event operations, project coordination, logistics, or cross-organisational support roles
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex workflows or operational processes
  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills; comfort working with timelines, trackers, and systems
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively with diverse teams and external partners
  • Ability to stay calm, clear, and solutions-oriented in fast-paced or high-pressure environments
  • Experience with travel coordination, event logistics, or vendor management is an asset
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and collaborative working practices.

Benefits

  • C40 is committed to supporting and promoting equity and diversity
  • Reasonable appropriate measures and additional support for individuals with disabilities

Job title

Priority Initiatives and Events Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$63,376 - $90,164 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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