Events Project Lead R2 (m/f/d)

Ref. 125668 – Events Project Lead R2 (m/f/d) NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE! At our Walldorf site, we drive our international sales efforts and market our smart products with a strong strategic focus. Around 400 employees rise to these challenges both on site and in the field. #wearewalldorf Our department Public Communication, Fairs & Events is looking for a Events Project Lead R2 (m/f/d) As part of our Event Team, you will independently lead complex events and training programs across Region 2. Acting as the central project lead, you will take end-to-end responsibility for events and training projects of varying sizes and formats, ensuring professional delivery within agreed quality, budget and timeline requirements. What You’ll Get: * modern and flexible working (35h/week full-time), hybrid and mobile working, part-time options, shared-leadership and much more * excellent benefits, such as employer-funded occupational pension / life cover / income protection benefits * further benefits such as subsidized Company Bike, FamPlus and much more * an attractive compensation package including variable pay program The salary for this position (full-time) is based on the ERA group EG 14 of the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry Baden-Württemberg and consists, in addition to the gross monthly salary of 5795€, of various special payments (holiday pay, T-Zug, Christmas pay, etc.). You can expect an annual salary of approx. 79900 EUR in this position. Your Responsibilities: * Lead complex, multilingual events and training programs across Region 2 for approximately 50 to 2,000 participants, taking full end-to-end responsibility from planning through execution and evaluation * Lead cross-functional project teams and manage external agencies, venues and suppliers, acting as the central point of contact and decision-making interface throughout the event lifecycle * Own project planning, budgets, procurement, supplier negotiations, financial reporting, risk management and compliance with internal, tax and safety requirements * Manage participant registration and communication through professional event platforms such as Cvent and oversee on-site, virtual and hybrid event execution What Skills You Need: * Minimum 5 years of professional experience independently leading complex corporate events and training programs, including formats from approximately 50 to 2,000 participants * Proven experience in end-to-end event management, including budgets, timelines, suppliers, on-site delivery and multiple projects running simultaneously * Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and international project teams and manage diverse stakeholders * Hands-on experience with professional event registration and participant management systems is required * Cvent experience is strongly preferred * Strong commercial skills, including budget management, procurement, supplier negotiations and financial oversight * High willingness and flexibility to travel across Region 2, including on-site assignments of more than two consecutive weeks This tariff position is based in Walldorf and available for immediate start. End of Posting: 20.11.2026 We welcome applicants for who they are and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and strengths each person brings. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, supported, and able to contribute. We look forward to receiving your online application in English language! Not everyone can claim that their work contributes to the fundamental needs of the world's growing population. At John Deere, you can! As a leading global machinery manufacturer, we produce technologically advanced agricultural, forestry, construction, lawn and grounds care equipment. In recent years, we have developed the company into a more technology focused business. Share with us, our vision of a farm of the future, based on artificial intelligence, automation and connectivity to sustainably feed and shelter our growing world. #leapforward John Deere Walldorf Talent Acquisition Marianna Kupis Additional Information: To process applications, we use our online platform at our John Deere career page. We are not able to process applications through e-mail or post and ask for your understanding. Please complete the online application form, if you want to apply for a position at John Deere. If you have any questions about your application, please contact: RecruitingGermany@JohnDeere.com.