Project Manager, Event Management Experience

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist clients with both internal and external events and conferences.

• Manage comprehensive event operations from the initial briefing to post-event reconciliation.

• Plan and implement a variety of virtual, in-person, and hybrid events.

• Create and oversee budgets, expenses, invoices, and final financial reporting.

• Source, negotiate, and manage venues, suppliers, and contracts.

• Handle registration, catering, transportation, accommodations, entertainment, gifts, audio/visual needs, webcasts, staging, and speakers.

• Collaborate with teams from Marketing, Production, Event Technology, Data, Legal, and Compliance.

• Organize virtual events, including platform selection, timelines, invitations, and communications with attendees.

• Co-plan larger programs alongside colleagues and clients.

• Ensure adherence to client operating standards, compliance, and risk management guidelines.

• Travel for site inspections and manage live events on-site.

• Conduct post-event evaluations, budget reconciliations, observations, and client debriefings.

• Share insights on best practices, suppliers, services, and venues.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in event management, ideally within a corporate or financial setting.

• Experience in managing events, conferences, meetings, and production, including C-level executive events, cocktail receptions, dinners, and multi-day events.

• Proficient in working with and managing senior-level clients.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

• Ability to work independently and plan projects; innovative thinking is essential.

• Exceptional project management abilities with the capacity to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.

• Preferred experience in virtual events; familiarity with Webex and Zoom is a plus.

• Strong leadership, influencing, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.

• Adaptable and resourceful, able to follow guidance while also working independently.

• Customer-oriented and capable of adjusting to client needs and work styles.

• Excellent client management skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ambitious, proactive, and meticulously organized.

• Willingness to travel for site visits and on-site event management.

• Preferred experience with large and complex databases; Cvent experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with venues and suppliers in key U.S. cities.

• Must reside in the NY/NJ/CT tri-state area.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision options, including a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA).

• 401(k) plan.

• Five Flexible Spending Account options.

• Generous Paid Time Off allowance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Coverage for Life, Disability & Pets.

• Wellness stipend.

• Mobile phone allowance.

• Complimentary access to services such as Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo, and more.

• Aura Identity Theft Protection.

• Discretionary bonus structure.

• Global opportunities: With a presence in seven countries, including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the chance to work on exciting projects in diverse locations.