Events and Communications Manager (Chicago, IL)

As the North America Events and Communications Manager (Chicago, IL) you will be responsible for creating exceptional event experiences that showcase Philips' brand, products, solutions and internal communications such as internal newsletters, townhalls, etc. The role ensures high engagement, manages extensive interactions with agencies and delivers high-quality events on time and on budget.

Your role:

• Drives the execution of complex trade shows and events from conception to completion, managing all phases including planning, budgeting, vendor management, on-site execution, detailed post-event reporting and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Works closely with Marketing teams to understand product and solution positioning, ensuring that event content and activities align with promotional strategies and enhance impact.
• Builds and nurtures strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, internal teams, external vendors, and clients, to foster collaboration and deliver events based on aligned objectives.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and corporate policies throughout the event planning and execution process, maintaining high standards of safety and governance.
• Implements sophisticated measurement and analytics frameworks to assess event performance, using data-driven insights to refine strategies and demonstrate Return on Investment (ROI).
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex issues or challenges that arise during event planning and execution, using strategic problem-solving skills to minimize disruption and uphold event quality

You're the right fit if:  

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• You’ve acquired 5+ years of experience managing trade shows and/or events across a complex healthcare organization. Medical Device event planning experience strongly preferred.
• Your skills include project management and organization skills with the ability to lead internal and external resources, proficiency in MS office, lean process and project methodology tools are a plus as well as Salesforce, MS Team, Sharepoint and other event management tools.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position. 
• Travel requirements may be up to 20%

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This role is an office role located in Chicago, Illinois.

About Philips

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Massachusetts is $98,000 to $156,000.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.   

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.  Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Chicago, IL.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.