Project Manager

CH GVA Project Manager | MCI Group | EN

The Project Manager plans, developps and delivers events adn communication programmes in the private sector in an internsational environment, offering the full range of MCI Event Solutions.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Leadership & Relationship Management 

• Regular and frequent communication with clients to monitor client satisfaction


• Planning of operational roles within their event / project teams


• Maintaining good internal communication within the event / project teams


• Maintaining enthusiasm and professional standards within their event / project teams


• When appropriate, proposing the full range of MCI event services to current and potential clients


• Representing MCI and participating at selected industry events, exhibitions, social events


• Providing support to other parts of the SBU and other SBU’s, as required, in the interest of MCI

Project Management 

•  For each event, implements, and evaluates organization and staffing to effectively accomplish the goals and objectives of the client; manages professional/technical and support staff on both a professional and administrative basis.


• Managing the project during the preparation phase of a project and on-site, leads the project.


• Day to Day project management including all the MCI operational tools properly (BCom, GPA, Crm, Timetrackgin, Health & Safety tools “ESST”, etc.)


• Building, maintaining and continual development of relationships with suppliers, negotiating best prices and deals, setting up credit agreements, raising purchase orders, attending supplier visits to MCI where appropriate


• Regular reporting on project operational progress to the client 


• Responsible for the logistics part (retro planning, timeline, operational planning, quality, budget, resources)


• Provide support on Corporate offer with the Account Manager/Account Director if possible to be part of the project from the beginning.


• Cross selling (MCI, Ovation, Dorier, etc.)


• Participating in event debriefings, gather client feedback and market intelligence


• Reporting to the Project Director (or Director Events) or Account Manager/Account Director regarding project and event objectives, budgets, resource planning


• Managing confirmed projects from A to Z


• Hands-on management of projects attributed to them, including planning, budgeting, quality of work, client relationship, etc.

Financial Management 

• Proper reconciliation (operational, financial) of all projects handled by their event / project teams


• Manage cash flow, payment terms, cancellation, added value and savings


• Ensuring the profitability of the events and projects organized, managing and verifying all income and expenditure

Your profile:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an events agency demonstrating consistent progression in roles and responsibilities


• Hold a degree in Event Management, Hotel Management, Tourism or another relevant domain.


• Experience in planning, developing and delivering events and communication programmes in the private sector in an international environment


• A proven track record of managing and motivating teams and delivering small- and large scale projects in a service environment


• Travelling on-site inspections and accompanying events as required


• Good knowledge of Switzerland – its culture, destinations, hotels and venues (for Ovation DMC projects)


• Good knowledge of international destinations – hotels and venues (for MICE projects)


• In possession of a driving license


• Leadership skills


• Good written and verbal communication


• Ability to make decisions and to prioritize tasks, and to remain calm under stress


• Problem solving skills


• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team 


• Excellent inter-personal skills


• Ability to motivate and coach people


• Experience with management and operating of budgets / financial control 


• Professional education in Event Management, Hotel Management, Tourism or another relevant domain


• Responsible


• Excellent personal presentation


• Fluency in French and English, additional languages strongly desired (German)


• Good knowledge of computerized systems including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases, preferably Word, Excel, PowerPoint

 

• POSTED ON21 01. 2020


• AVAILABLE21 01. 2020


• CATEGORYProject Management


• TYPEPermanent


• LOCATIONGeneva

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