Programming & Events Lead

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. 

About the Role  

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to oversee the full event lifecycle from ideation and planning to execution and reporting. This role ensures all events are strategically aligned, creatively executed, and delivered on time and within budget.

What You’ll Do 

• Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of all events, from concept development to post-event analysis and reporting.
• Manage and mentor a team of event managers to ensure excellence in delivery and performance.
• Lead the development of campaign briefs, ensuring clarity of objectives and alignment with brand and business goals.
• Maintain strict budget control and oversee vendor selection, negotiation, and management.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and collaboration throughout each project.
• Drive creative ideation and strategic planning to design engaging and impactful activations.
• Monitor event performance metrics and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.

How We’ll Support You 

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.