FIRST

Project Manager

FIRST

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $65,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • The Project Manager is responsible for supporting clients with both internal and client-facing events and conferences, delivering exceptional service through effective project management and creative solutions.
  • This role involves overseeing all aspects of event operations, from initial briefing to post-event reconciliation.
  • Key responsibilities include managing project plans, collateral, registration, transportation, hotel accommodations, entertainment, food and beverage, audio/visual needs, webcasts, staging, speaker coordination, and event execution.
  • There is a requirement for onsite events to travel domestically or abroad as required.

Requirements

  • 5–7+ years’ event management experience, preferably in a corporate or financial environment
  • Experience in events, conferences, meeting and production management, including but not limited to C-level executive events, cocktail receptions and dinners, meetings and multi-day events
  • Experience in working with and managing senior clients
  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint and Excel
  • Motivated, self-starter, ability to work independently and project plan; ability to think innovatively
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; proven ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines
  • Virtual event experience preferred – Webex and Zoom experience a plus
  • Leadership/influencing/negotiation and decision-making skills
  • Adaptable and resourceful individual able to follow guidance while working independently; proactive in generating ideas and creative solutions
  • Customer focus, approachable; ability to adjust to client needs and style and deepen relationships in support of their programs; adapt to ever changing demands and different client work styles
  • Strong client management skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ambitious, proactive and highly organized
  • Willing to travel to various locations for site-visits and on-site management of events
  • Experience working with large and complex databases preferred, Cvent experience preferred
  • Knowledge of venues and suppliers in key US cities.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision which includes the option of a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA)
  • 401 (k)
  • Five Flexible Spending Accounts Options
  • Generous Paid Time Off Allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life, Disability & Pet Coverages
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Mobile Phone Allowance
  • Complimentary access to Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo & more
  • Aura Identity Theft Protection
  • Discretionary Bonus Structure
  • Global Opportunities: With a presence in 7 countries worldwide, including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different locations.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
event managementproject managementregistration managementtransportation managementhotel accommodations managementaudio/visual managementwebcast managementCventMicrosoft Officedatabase management
Soft skills
leadershipnegotiationdecision-makingcustomer focuscommunicationadaptabilitycreativityorganizationself-starterproactivity