About The Job:

The Event Project Manager will:

• Manage both live and virtual events for clients ranging from small trainings of 30 people to simulcast events with over 100,000 attendees.
• Organize large events into small, actionable steps and manage the RP staff and freelancers to produce the events.
• Create and maintain a system for event management.
• Ensure deadlines and goals are being met for each stage of the process for each event.
• Supervise freelancers for event production.
• Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives.
• Present event concepts and estimates to clients when applicable.
• Lead internal briefings on new projects.
• Prepare Statements of Work and timeframes for deliverables.
• Troubleshoot client issues and provide direction to RP staff as needed to resolve problems.
• Ensure that events are produced within scope and within budget.

Requirements

• Proven working experience tracking projects from start to completion.
• Hands on knowledge of event production. (Experience with virtual events is a plus.)
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Sheets and Docs, Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Mac OSX, and Keynote.
• A minimum of five years of experience in a related field.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Advanced problem resolution skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to anticipate customers’ needs and match them with appropriate products and services.
• Comfort with working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence, tact and a persuasive manner.
• The ability to lead and motivate a team.