Team Description:

Creative Solutions operates as a global in-house creative agency for Shell. We are communications specialists proficient in three core disciplines (design, film, events), crafting powerful content for 140 countries. We are responsible for the creation of a wide range of creative assets and projects – from delivering our iconic “Make the Future” festivals around the world to producing world-class films, digital, social and print content for a huge variety of channels. We strive for effective, standout creativity in everything we do, by being at the forefront of new and innovative developments in the disciplines we cover. We aim to deliver creative solutions which help our Shell partners to achieve their business and functional goals. To achieve this, we need the best creative talent available.
More about us: http://csportal.shell.com/

Job description:

As an Event Project Manager, you will have a unique opportunity to manage the end-to-end process for a range of Shell-owned and Shell’s presence at multiple events, exhibitions and conferences targeting different audiences. You will be responsible for planning, organising and executing these projects through our global agency roster, and for ensuring their delivery to a high standard and within budget. You will be responsible for the sound planning, organising and executing events and exhibitions through external and in-house agencies/studios. You will be the interface between our internal clients and our agencies, making communication and organisational skills particularly important. Strong financial skills are also essential, as you will be responsible for budget accountability on the projects you own, meeting specific financial KPIs.

Joining Creative Solutions will provide you with the opportunity to be part of a team able to take any creative brief and transform it into something truly special that is the best the market can offer, at a competitive price. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow as part of a collaborative global team. We offer varied and exciting global and local projects, across a wide range of disciplines.

What's expected of you:

• Ability to deliver world-class, highly professional events which enhance Shell’s brand and reputation.
• Sound judge of experiential concepts, being able to coherently argue the case for or against, based on the brief and factual accuracy.
• Able to translate a brief into a vision, objectives, activities, tasks and outcomes, meeting or exceeding the targets set.
• Provide strategic insight and thought leadership into creating world-class events and exhibitions with best-in-class content, activation and amplification.
• Confident communicator with the gravitas to discuss and liaise with a range of different individuals, including your peers within Creative Solutions, internal stakeholders and our roster agencies.
• Bring energy, commitment and a desire to learn in a fast-paced and dynamic industry.
• Passionate about making great work and bringing organisational flair to the team.
• Live the vision and values of Creative Solutions, continually driving functional excellence and promoting our services and benefits.

Requirements:

• Fluent written and spoken English
• Knowledge of Dutch language would be an asset
• Minimum five years’ project management experience within global events, exhibitions and hospitality, from concept development and planning through to execution
• Ability to work in virtual and multicultural team environments.
• Extensive project management experience working in other large companies or fast-paced agencies is essential.
• Budget management, including controlling project budgets and aiming to deliver savings.
• Ability to manage projects within a wider range of channels which supports the delivery in Events.
• Strategic thinking and good stakeholder management skills across all levels.
• Experience in delivering multiple projects of all sizes and complexity.
• Third party and supplier management, such as creative agencies.
• Multitasking and delivering to strict deadlines.
• Strong awareness of and ability to manage potential HSSE risks in live events.
• Additional expertise in other Creative Solutions disciplines is desirable, e.g. Design, Film, Digital, Social and Photography.

Number of Vacancies: 1