Director of Events at XPRIZE overseeing strategic ideation and execution of events and experiences. Managing logistics and collaboration for impactful fundraising and community engagement.
About the role
- (Senior) Project Manager planning and executing creative live experiences for national and international clients. Team collaboration and innovative event concepts in the role.
Responsibilities
- You plan and manage creative live experiences for national and international clients — from intimate, boutique events to large-scale productions.
- You take the lead in turning creative event concepts into reality — delivering unforgettable events and satisfied clients.
- In your projects you build and develop relationships with clients, provide tailored advice and leadership, and lead project meetings.
- You coordinate and manage all service providers involved in your events and plan the resources of your project teams.
- You prepare cost estimates and proposals, monitor budgets and finalize project accounting — including reporting and documentation.
- You continuously develop our live, online and hybrid formats and contribute to cross-team projects.
Requirements
- Completed commercial/business training or an equivalent qualification
- At least 3 years of professional experience in event management, including contract negotiations, pitches, budgeting and leading small teams
- Confident communication skills in German and English (spoken and written)
- Proficiency in common MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Team-oriented, structured working style with advisory, negotiation and problem-solving skills and business acumen
- Willingness to travel (approx. 15% of the role)
Benefits
- Respectful collaboration: Flat hierarchies, appreciative leadership and transparent decisions — what counts here is your ability, not your title.
- Real flexibility: No core working hours, home office and in many positions location-independent work — for greater freedom in your job.
- Learning & development that’s enjoyable: Learning Weeks with top speakers, AI courses on our Switch platform or LinkedIn training including a paid photoshoot — we want to help you grow.
- A culture that connects: Foosball evenings, team challenges, our big annual Celebrate party and regular feel-good activities — for more community and team spirit.
- International projects with a wow factor: Our talent works on exciting projects — from Vienna to Madrid to Namibia — with ever-new and challenging assignments.
- Mental health & wellbeing in focus: Through OpenUp we offer access to sessions with psychologists, coaching and meditation — because your mental health matters to us.
- Sustainability with real impact: Our CSR team actively supports cleanup actions, donation projects, our MCI book club and much more — sustainable action is our mindset, not a trend.
- Equality is a given: We offer fair salary bands and no gender pay gap — equal opportunities and diversity are part of our reality.
- An office that feels like home: Modern technology, cozy seating areas, phone booths, a hanging seat — we provide everything so you can perform at your best. And yes: your pet is welcome!
- More than just a salary: 30 days vacation (full-time), paid special leave, JobRad company bike leasing, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket — so you get the support you want.
- Family-friendly in practice: We know family comes first. Whether parental leave, childcare subsidies or short-term time off — we support you so you can be there for your family without having to compromise professionally.
- Networking and exchange for young professionals: We offer mentoring programs and regular peer meetups — for a strong start to your career and valuable connections.
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