Event Project Manager (Contractor)US-VA-Arlington
Job ID: Type: Contract
of Openings: 1
Category: Marketing, Design and Communications
Arlington
Overview ARC is a leading travel intelligence company with the world's largest, most comprehensive global airline ticket dataset, including more than 15 billion passenger flights. ARC accelerates the growth of global air travel by delivering forward-looking travel data, flexible distribution services and other innovative industry solutions. By working here, you can contribute to solutions and expertise that strengthen economies and enrich lives. We think big, embrace challenges and explore new ideas to lead the way for the travel industry.
ARC is partnering with ATPCO and seeking a part-time Event Project Manager to join our team for a 12-month period. The Event Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of event planning, marketing campaign s and brand work for a large-scale airline indus try event in spring 2 026 . This role will develop, execute and manage planning sc hedules, assuring deadlines and quality adherence. This role requires a strategic mindset with special attention to project management, process development, execution of multiple marketing campaigns and strategies , and event logistics alignment . This role manages team resources, assuring timely execution of strategic marketing and event plans to achieve event budget , attendance and marketing goals tha t drive the success of ARC and ATPCO's solutions and brand s in the marketplace. Works collaboratively with cross-functional groups, makes decisions, multitasks, organizes and prioritizes work while maintaining high standards in a high-volume environment.
Responsibilities- Lead the project management of a spring 2026 industry event. Manage risks and issues and take corrective measures to ensure the project plan remains on schedule, with all deliverables executed.
- Manage the event logistics and marketing calendar, working closely with senior leaders. Plan and monitor the progress and utilization of resources (marketing and cross-functional groups) to ensure activities follow the project plan.
- Manage the implementation of marketing and event deliverables in accordance with the agreed-upon timeline and responsibilities. Coordinate the required parties to fulfill these agreements and ensure that costs stay within budget.
- Work in tandem with leaders at all levels, including executives, to socialize event plans and address any blockers.
- Provide recommendations to key stakeholders and business units to adjust the project plan based on blockers, resource changes and various event planning scenarios.
- Oversee the event budget, ensuring clarity on vendor agreements, sponsorship progress and expense tracking.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business management or related field or equivalent work experience required.
- Experience in marketing project management techniques and platforms.
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills with the ability to influence.
- Task-oriented, positive can-do attitude individual who is organized and can execute unplanned activities quickly.
- Demonstrates the ability to successfully create, maintain and execute efficient marketing and event plans.
- Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams, work autonomously and navigate ambiguity.
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures in accordance with expectations.
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking.
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