Events Operations Specialist (f/m/d)

Location:

Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Job ID:

R0136252

Date Posted:

2026-07-17

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Events Operations Specialist (f/m/d) to support and help execute Hitachi Energy’s events strategy. This role is central to streamlining event operations, maximizing return on investment, and ensuring a consistent, high-impact brand presence across all flagship events in Europe.

 

You will bring deep expertise in event operations, exceptional project management skills, and a passion for delivering world‑class experiences. Working closely with global, regional, and local teams, you will help create events and trade shows that elevate Hitachi Energy’s brand, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, and amplify our presence across the global energy sector. As part of the Global Events Delivery Team, you will play a key role in translating strategy into flawless execution, driving excellence, innovation, and consistency across our event portfolio.
 

How you'll make an impact 

Flagship Events in the Region

• Lead or support the planning and execution of strategic, high‑profile events, including:
  • Industry trade shows and conferences
  • Customer and investor events
  • Leadership events
• Ensure a consistent and impactful experience across all touchpoints, aligned with stakeholder expectations and brand standards.
• Provide guidance and best practices to Regional and Local Events Managers to ensure high-quality, on-brand delivery.
• Take direct ownership of selected regional events.​

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely and build strong partnerships across business units, functions, and regions to ensure agile, cohesive delivery of best‑in‑class events.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing across geographies and teams

 

Budget & Risk Management

• Manage global event budgets
• Anticipate risks and develop robust contingency plans for global, regional, and local scenarios

Your background

You are a hands-on events specialist with a proven track record in complex, international environments. You bring both vision and operational excellence, and you thrive in highly collaborative, fast‑paced settings.

• 10+ years delivering large-scale, global B2B events and trade shows in a corporate, agency, or industry setting – preferably within energy, technology, or infrastructure sectors
• Strong experience in stakeholder management
• A very good knowledge of aligning cross-functional teams around shared objectives
• Highly structured and organized way of working with strong planning and project management skills
• Hands-on mentality and a solution-oriented approach to work
• Willingness to travel
• Skilled in delivering events and trade shows across multiple regions with cultural sensitivity
• Fluency in English is essential, additional languages are a strong plus

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.​

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:​

• Competitive salary and incentives​

• Well-being and care ​

• Paid and unpaid leave​

• Flexible work options ​

• Benefits that support your financial security​

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.