🚀 Associate Director, Lakehouse Event Production

Associate Director, Lakehouse Event Production

Join KPMG US as an Associate Director, Lakehouse Event Production to lead creative and technical event production for our Lakehouse program. This role drives high-impact session production, collaborates with cross‑functional partners, and enhances participant experience across KPMG Lakehouse events.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of general session programs, including collaboration with program sponsors, content development, theme design, timeline management, budget adherence, and relationship management with operators and lakehouse leaders.
• Manage a production team and oversee technical production providers, ensuring appropriate staffing, inventory control, safety, security, and quality assurance, and identify equipment upgrades as needed.
• Serve as a strategic business partner, working collaboratively with stakeholders at KPMG Lakehouse locations, external venues, and internal teams to deliver exceptional participant experiences while supporting business objectives.
• Drive knowledge of new product and service offerings, emerging technology, and vendor solutions to develop and implement next‑generation event delivery solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in live event production.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in show management, including developing run‑of‑show, production schedules, and related activities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; strong aptitude for project management, people leadership, and vendor relationship management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills to lead in a client‑focused and teamwork‑driven environment.
• Ability to lift up to thirty‑five pounds.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits & How We Work

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well‑being benefits. KPMG is an equal‑opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.