Events & Visitor Experience Expert - R&D Center Europe (m/f/d)_2650

About the Job

The Events & Visitor Experience Expert is a senior role within the R&D (Research & Development) Center Europe at Allianz Technology. You orchestrate exceptional event and visitor experiences that showcase innovation and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders — balancing strategic event programming with meticulous hands-on execution to ensure every interaction reflects Allianz's commitment to innovation excellence.

What you do:

• Develop and execute comprehensive event strategies aligned with the R&D Center's objectives, designing engaging programs that showcase innovation capabilities for diverse audiences including C-level executives and external partners.
• Curate compelling content, coordinate keynote speakers, and continuously improve event formats based on attendee feedback and emerging best practices.
• Manage end-to-end guest and access logistics — including invitations, security clearances, registration, and on-site check-in — ensuring a seamless visitor journey from first contact to post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate tailored R&D Center tours that highlight relevant showcases and capabilities to each visitor group.
• Oversee PR, media relations, and VIP/executive visit logistics, positioning the R&D Center as a thought leader in technology innovation.
• Develop and execute communication and marketing strategies that amplify event impact, ensuring consistent Allianz branding across all materials and channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Allianz Operating Entities, cross-functional teams, and external vendors — negotiating contracts and ensuring quality delivery.
• Measure and report on event effectiveness, continuously optimizing approaches and aligning activities with broader organizational initiatives.

What you bring:

• 5+ years of proven experience in event management, experience design, or a related senior role, preferably within corporate or technology environments — with a track record of delivering high-profile events for diverse audiences.
• Strong expertise in event strategy, programming, PR, media relations, and corporate communications.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills: ability to manage multiple complex events simultaneously, including budget management, timeline coordination, and resource allocation.
• Entrepreneurial, customer-centric mindset with resilience and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive outcomes independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — confident presenting on stage, moderating events, and engaging senior executives and international audiences in a compelling, authentic manner.
• Familiarity with event management technologies, digital/hybrid event formats, branding principles, and a basic understanding of innovation and technology topics.
• Willingness to work predominantly on-site at the Allianz Campus in Unterföhring; strong commitment to collaboration with global R&D Center locations.
• Fluent business-level English required; German language skills are a strong advantage.

What we offer:

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

97705 | Project Management | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent