LATAM Events Manager

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, strategically minded leader to define and drive Hitachi Energy's Latin America events strategy and execution in close collaboration with the Global Events Lead and Marketing Team. As our company grows and expands its manufacturing footprint, the volume and strategic importance of events will increase, offering key opportunities to elevate brand visibility and strengthen awareness among customers, policymakers, media, and other stakeholders in local markets.

Hitachi Energy maintains a strong presence at major energy sector events, congresses, industry forums, and trade shows. We aim to maximize the return on investment from these engagements, streamline efforts, and enhance the consistency of our brand positioning.

As Latin America Events Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping impactful event experiences. Reporting to the Head of Communications and Government Relations Latin America and as a member of the Communications and Government Relations (CGR) team, you will lead the regional events function with creativity, precision, and purpose-translating our business goals into engagements that inspire action, shape perception, and drive growth.

• Define and execute a comprehensive events strategy for Latin America aligned with business priorities and marketing goals, brand positioning, and thought leadership ambitions, ensuring consistency, innovation, and impact.
• Responsible for corporate event logistics (overall schedule, budget monitoring, venue & location selection process, agency selection and contracting, food & beverage, accommodations, security and safety processes and internal participation).
• Develop scalable event concepts adaptable across countries and scenarios (e.g., site inaugurations, product launches). Provide guidance to local teams and take direct ownership when needed.
• Partner with business units, marketing, and sales to align the event messaging and content (key messages, content, presentations, program components and formats, speakers and panelists).
• Enhance visibility of Latin America leadership through curated event opportunities and speaker placements.
• Oversee selection, negotiation, and management of agencies, production partners, and venues to ensure best-in-class execution as well as implement group-wide efficiency initiatives in the region.
• Coordinate executive engagement at the event with the local teams (briefings, c-level engagement and high-level bilateral meetings).
• Drive innovation in event formats, technologies, and engagement strategies-both physical and digital.
• Manage regional event budgets with transparency and deliver clear ROI reporting and KPIs for each event.
• Ensure branding implementation (onsite multimedia, branding, graphics, key visuals, collaterals and merchandise).
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale, global B2B event programs in corporate, agency, or industry settings-preferably in energy, technology, or infrastructure sectors
• Proven success working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in delivering events across diverse geographies with cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with a talent for storytelling.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Willingness to travel of 50%.