5+ years of experience in global events or experiential marketing
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or Event Management preferred
Experience leading complex events from strategy to execution
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a global organization
Strong project management skills with a focus on risk mitigation and budget management
Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior leaders
Familiarity with event technology and AI tools for event planning
Responsibilities
Own and support complex global events from concept to execution
Develop and manage detailed project plans for the event lifecycle
Drive day-to-day event planning and proactively manage risks
Collaborate with internal teams to align event objectives and content
Represent Lenovo with external stakeholders during planning and activation
Communicate project status and recommendations to stakeholders
Manage outside agencies and ensure consistent brand execution
Utilize AI tools to enhance productivity and attendee engagement
Support continuous innovation by testing new event technologies
Manage administrative functions related to contracts and budgets
Support on-site execution in fast-paced environments
Benefits
Opportunity to work on flagship global events showcasing AI innovation
Collaborative work environment with diverse teams
Access to cutting-edge event technologies and AI solutions
Professional development opportunities in a global organization
Dynamic and fast-paced work culture
Full Job Description
General Information
Req #
WD00104097
Career area:
Marketing
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
North Carolina
City:
Morrisville
Date:
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations: * United States of America - North Carolina
Description and Requirements
The Global Event Manager participates as an active member of the Global Events team in the planning and execution of multi-tiered, complex global events, helping strengthen Lenovo's brand, showcase its innovation and technology leadership, and engage priority audiences globally.
These audiences can include:
Customers (Enterprise, Channel, Consumer)
Media & analysts
Influencers and fans
Partners and external stakeholders
Lenovo employees and executives
Responsibilities:
Own and support complex global events from concept through execution, coordinating multiple workstreams, stakeholders, agencies, vendors, venues, partners, and markets to deliver high-quality event experiences
Develop and manage detailed, milestone-based project plans covering the complete event lifecycle, including timelines, deliverables, dependencies, ownership, budgets, approvals, risks, rehearsals, production, execution, and post-event activities
Drive day-to-day event planning and project management, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, managing dependencies, and ensuring teams remain aligned to agreed timelines, scope, quality standards, and budgets
Work closely and collaboratively with Lenovo's Business Groups, Geographies, global marketing teams, communications, product teams, sales organizations, executives, and other internal functions to align event objectives, audiences, content, experiences, and execution
Represent Lenovo's interests with external stakeholders, including agencies, production partners, venues, technology providers, strategic partners, event organizers, and other third parties throughout negotiations, planning, and activation
Communicate regularly with project stakeholders, including preparing and presenting event plans, project status, milestones, scope, risks, decisions, and recommendations to working teams and senior leadership
Manage outside agencies and vendors while working with global and regional marketing resources to ensure consistent execution of Lenovo brand standards, messaging, and attendee experiences across markets
Use AI and digital tools as part of the event planning and execution process, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, collaboration, content development, attendee engagement, reporting, and operational efficiency
Demonstrate hands-on familiarity with modern generative AI and AI productivity tools and be capable of creating or configuring basic AI agents or automated AI workflows for event-related use cases, such as project coordination, information retrieval, attendee support, content development, event communications, or post-event analysis
Support continuous innovation within the Global Events team by testing new event technologies and AI-enabled solutions and sharing relevant best practices with colleagues and stakeholders
Closely manage administrative and operational functions related to contracts, budgets, purchase commitments (PC), invoices, equipment and merchandise orders, vendor management, and other event requirements
Support on-site event execution as required, working effectively in fast-moving and high-pressure environments while coordinating internal teams and external partners to ensure successful delivery
Lenovo's flagship global events bring together customers, consumers, media, analysts, partners, executives, and other audiences from around the world and increasingly showcase the company's AI innovation and global partnerships; Current global event programs also involve coordination across multiple geographies and diverse audience groups
Qualifications:
5+ years of progressive professional experience in global events, experiential marketing, integrated marketing, event production, or a closely related discipline, with significant experience managing large-scale and complex events
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management, or a related field preferred
Demonstrated experience leading complex events from strategy and concept through execution and post-event evaluation, with accountability for multiple concurrent workstreams, timelines, dependencies, budgets, and deliverables
Proven experience working in a global, matrixed organization, coordinating across multiple functions, business groups, geographies, and time zones
Demonstrated ability to independently manage agencies, production partners, venues, vendors, and other external stakeholders, including scope, deliverables, budgets, contracts, and performance
Strong project and program management skills, including experience developing detailed project plans, identifying and mitigating risks, resolving issues, and managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments
Experience managing significant event budgets and financial processes, including forecasting, purchase commitments/POs, contracts, invoices, reconciliation, and budget tracking
Strong executive presence and communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting plans, recommendations, risks, and status updates to senior leaders and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, highly visible environments, exercise sound judgment, and resolve issues quickly during live events
Working knowledge of event technology, digital platforms, and generative AI/productivity tools, with demonstrated ability to apply AI to improve event planning, execution, communications, attendee experience, or analysis
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work outside standard business hours as required to support global events
Basic Requirements:
5+ years or events/marketing experience
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Additional Locations: * United States of America - North Carolina
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells a wide range of computer hardware and electronics. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. Lenovo is one of the largest computer manufacturers in the world and operates in over 60 countries. The company's products include laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, and servers. Lenovo is committed to innovation and has a reputation for producing high-quality products that are both reliable and affordable.
