Associate Project Manager

2 – 4 years’ event management experience, preferably in a corporate or financial environment Bachelor’s Degree preferred 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 Resourceful individual with the ability to take direction and work independently; be proactive with 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 Proficient with Microsoft Office Knowledge of venues and suppliers in key US cities

Full life-cycle planning and execution of multiple key events in a digital/virtual capacity, and in-person Virtual event planning and project management including confirming appropriate virtual platform, creation of timelines, invitation process, thorough and regular communications to attendees, suppliers and stakeholders Financial management, including: budget development and management, expense management and invoice processing, timely post-meeting reconciliation and final financial reporting Sourcing, negotiating and managing site selections, contract management for venues and suppliers Coordinate registration, transportation, hotel accommodations, entertainment, gift selection, audio/visual needs, webcasts, staging and speaker selection for all programs; strong focus on vendor management Work with the team to ensure adherence to the client’s standards of operation and policies; ensure compliance and risk guidelines are followed Travel (when applicable, approximately 20-40% annually) for site inspections and on-site management of live events to ensure full coordination of logistics and on-site teams for in-person events Post event wrap up including final attendees, budget reconciliation, observations, as well as client debriefs for year over year improvements Co-plan with colleagues and the client on larger scale programs; strong team player Share knowledge of best practices, new suppliers, services and venues Deepen relations with existing clients and maximize on all opportunities to generate new business