The Event Planning Manager is responsible for planning and executing a portfolio of Nokia events, including key global trade shows, customer engagements, and corporate programs.As a senior individual contributor, this role acts as a central orchestrator across global stakeholders, ensuring events are aligned to business priorities and delivered to a consistently high standard. This role is accountable for translating strategic business objectives into impactful event experiences for customers, partners, employees, and executives that drive measurable business value.The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, requiring strong stakeholder management and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, global environment. Event Planning and DeliveryLead planning and execution of global events aligned to business prioritiesTranslate business objectives into clear event plans and delivery approachesDevelop and manage pre-event, onsite, and post-event plansDrive global standards while enabling regional flexibilityRecommend event participation strategies, investment levels, and delivery approaches based on business objectives, target audiences, and expected outcomes. Executive and Stakeholder ManagementServe as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing cross-functional teams and driving alignment, accountability, and decision-making across global organizations.Lead event briefings, communications, and alignment processesDrive a One Nokia approach across events, ensuring alignment of messaging, demos, customer experiences, and business objectives. Experience Execution & Audience EngagementDeliver high-quality event experiences aligned to defined messaging and campaign goalsPartner with Brand and Creative teams to ensure consistent execution and messagingDrive strong attendee engagement across pre-event, onsite, and follow-up activitiesSupport executive engagement formats, including hospitality, meetings, and thought leadership opportunities Event Delivery and OperationsOwn end-to-end event delivery, providing strategic oversight across all event workstreams and serving as the central point of coordination for stakeholders, agencies, vendors, and partners.Lead onsite execution and act as the primary escalation point Ensure operational readiness across all stages of the event lifecycle including contingency planning, risk management and compliance Budget and Vendor ManagementOwn event budgets, including forecasting, cost control, financial governance, and post-event reporting.Manage vendor sourcing, selection, and contractsBuild and manage a high-performing ecosystem of agencies and partners Engagement and Business ImpactPartner with marketing, sales, and campaign teams to align messaging, engagement strategies, and business objectives while ensuring events deliver measurable commercial and brand impact.Analyze event performance and provide recommendations to improve future execution and business impactAdvise stakeholders on event investment decisions, participation strategies, and expected business value.Technology & InnovationLeverage and evaluate event technologies, analytics, and engagement platforms to improve audience experience, operational efficiency, scalability, and measurement.Key InterfacesExecutive Leadership, global and regional business groupsGlobal Marketing & Communications teams Sales and Customer TeamsProduct Management and StrategyExternal agencies, vendors, and event organizers Required Qualifications and ExperienceMinimum 10+ years of experience in global event management, including internal and external events, trade shows, and customer-facing engagements within a complex, matrixed B2B organizationDemonstrated experience leading executive-level customer engagements, thought leadership programs, hospitality programs, and strategic customer events.Proven ability to influence executive and senior stakeholders in a global matrix environment while developing event strategies that support measurable business and commercial objectives.Experience supporting executive-level event experiences, customer-facing programs, and high-visibility corporate events.Proven experience leading complex, large-scale high visibility global events in a corporate or B2B environmentExtensive experience managing event logistics, operations, budgets, and vendor relationships Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and vendor contractsAdvanced project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives, priorities and stakeholdersExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with a structured and professional approach for all stakeholders, customers and executives High level of organization and attention to detail combined with strong business acumenAbility to remain calm, adaptable, and solution-oriented in fast-paced environmentsProficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Copilot, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) Willingness and ability to travel as required Preferred QualificationsExperience leading flagship global events with executive, customer, analyst, media, and partner audiences.Experience working directly with executive leadership teams and supporting high-visibility corporate initiatives.Experience within technology, telecommunications, or enterprise B2B environmentsExperience with large-scale industry events, trade shows, and corporate internal eventsFamiliarity with event technology ecosystems. tools and data-driven event strategies Familiarity with customer and employee engagement strategies through eventsEstablished relationships with event vendors and production partnersCMP or CTSM certification preferred