Event Planning Manager at SailGP driving the development of a new integrated event-planning framework. Collaborating with senior leaders and embedding robust project management standards in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of an integrated event planning framework, including master project plans and programme-level governance
Design, develop, and embed planning processes, templates, guidance, and governance structures to drive consistency and quality across all events
Act as a central coordination point across multiple workstreams to ensure effective project planning, dependency identification and management, and milestone tracking
Work closely with Regional Directors, Heads of Events, and operational delivery teams to drive understanding, adoption, and consistent application of planning standards
Drive a coherent planning cadence, including milestone tracking, readiness checkpoints, and key project reviews
Develop and deliver guidance, tools, and materials to upskill colleagues in project management standards and effective use of the integrated event-planning framework
Develop and maintain clear, decision-focused reporting dashboards for senior leadership, providing visibility of progress, risks, and readiness
Produce event-specific operational planning documentation and presentations
Support change management activity, including stakeholder engagement, communications, and adoption of new ways of working
Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in current planning approaches and propose practical improvements
Take full ownership for assigned workstreams, driving actions through to completion with minimal supervision
Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, balancing governance requirements with operational realities
Provide high quality planning coordination and administration support where required
Undertake other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the role
Requirements
Proven project management background, ideally within a centralised PMO or enterprise project management function
Demonstrated delivery of change initiatives within complex, fast-paced environments
Track record of working across multiple teams, functions, or business units simultaneously
Background in designing, implementing, or embedding standardised processes
Strong capability in management reporting, including development of senior-level dashboards
Exposure to planning or delivering live events or operations strongly preferred
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