Event Manager

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Event Manager

The role of the Internal Communications team is to ensure that the global Adyen team remains informed, connected, and engaged during the next stages of our growth. Therefore, we are looking for a strong event organizer, able to manage individual projects as well as work in a team. This role is perfect for someone with a proven track record of event management and able to build great relationships, managing multiple stakeholders and suppliers. You need to have great communication skills, a killer eye for details and a sweet spot for timelines. 

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What you’ll achieve

• Co-lead internal events for our entire global team across 27 offices (e.g. our yearly event week where we bring the entire organization together, monthly virtual all-hands and strategic business events).
• Co-lead Adyen’s investor events (e.g. bi-annual earnings calls and quarterly business updates).
• Fully project manage internal events from concepting to execution in partnership with key stakeholders (Senior Leadership, Investor Relations, HR, Security, Office Management, Employer Branding and in-house Design teams…) as well as external vendors.
• Maintain Adyen’s internal event calendar.
• Continually drive innovation (pre, onsite and post event) to create memorable experiences and to deliver business impact.
• Measuring and reporting on feedback to remain critical and to deliver the best events.
• Implementing and maintaining tools to improve the employee event experience.

Who you are

• You have 2–5 years of working experience in event management and/or productions, preferably at a large scale. Experience in tech is a plus.
• You have excellent project management skills, enjoy getting things done in a fast-paced environment and know how to prioritize. 
• You thrive in an environment with freedom, and are a real self starter.
• You are able to quickly switch from strategic planning to tactical execution. This is a must to succeed in this role.
• You are a strong communicator and fluent in English (both written and verbal).
• You are comfortable dealing with a range of stakeholders, from large groups to senior figures in the company (e.g. leadership and board members).
• You love to come up with creative solutions and new ways to engage with our global and local teams to make our events an unforgettable experience. 

 Why join the team? 

• You’ll be joining a team that values creativity and innovation, constantly looking to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We don’t always have the answers, but we enjoy finding them together.
• You’ll be working on initiatives that reach and engage our diverse, global team, making an impact all around the world. 
• You’ll be shaping a new path: many things you’ll be implementing will be firsts for the organization, allowing you to implement new ways of thinking and leave a lasting mark.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.