Global Channel Marketing Projects & Events Manager

Job Description

The Global Channel Marketing Projects & Events Manager is a key role in planning and delivering our channel events, key projects, and always-on programs.

We are looking for an experienced channel events professional to lead end-to-end execution of our channel events, key projects and initiatives. As part of the International Sales Organization (ISO), the ideal candidate should bring strong B2B technology understanding, event management expertise, and operational excellence, with the ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders. You'll have a genuine passion for the channel and enjoy collaborating across different geographies.

Outstanding project management skills are essential for success, and ideally experience of working in a complex matrix environment in a regional or global role.

Location in the US, ideally located near a Lenovo office location.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the logistical execution of key global channel events including Lenovo 360 Circle Summit, Tech Connect Symposiums and GCAB.

• Create blueprint and support execution on Geo Partner Advisory Councils

• Support the execution of Lenovo 360 Accelerate across brand & content workstreams

• Working with the channel alliances team, business groups, corporate event team, geo event teams, the broader channel organization, and third-party agencies to ensure a seamless event delivery.

• Develop event plans, internal comms, and briefing documents.

• Align with the communications lead to promote events broadly externally through social and PR

• Manage the budget (Net or alliance) ensuring effective use of funds and POE as needed to meet compliance guidance

• Support other global channel events (offline & online) as needed in support of the Lenovo 360 plan execution.

• Own Lenovo 360 webinar program including platform management & content program aligning with key channel stakeholders

• Own Highspot pages for events

• Develop and track project plans through Monday.com

• Act as an ambassador for global channel marketing working collaboratively and building strong relationships across the Business Groups, Geo Marketing and Channel Teams.

• Work in partnership with the broader ISO Global Channel Team to execute on the Lenovo 360 vision.

• Manage 3rd party agency relationships to maximise performance and successfully achieve plan execution.

• Drive consistency of message and efficiency of process to improve the overall channel execution globally.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years B2B channel event experience is essential in either a vendor, reseller or distributor in the IT sector.

• Previous experience of working in a global marketing role

• Outstanding project management skills including budget management & business review processes

• Outstanding attention to detail when managing multiple projects with excellent organisation & planning skills.

• Strong team player with experience of working in a globally dispersed matrix organisation.

• A flair for event execution with an eye for delivering high quality experiences.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience in managing executive leadership attendance and speakers.

• Strong communication (both written & verbal) skills.