Title: Event Project manager
Duration: 8 months w/ possible extension
Location: Onsite at Redmond WA
We are seeking an experienced Event and Project Manager to oversee the content development and execution of breakout sessions for our upcoming events. In this role, you will work closely with product marketing to manage content preparation, set deadlines, assign tasks, and track progress to ensure high-quality content delivery. You will coordinate with session owners, speakers, senior leadership, and external vendors to create a seamless experience for our attendees. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of event management and project coordination experience, with strong skills in communication, organization, vendor management, and budget oversight. Proficiency in Asana, MS Office Suite, and project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2) are highly preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Event management and project management experience.
- Set, monitor, and maintain oversight of event content track strategy, delivery and development
- Work as part of a tiger team to establish objectives, budgets, resource allocation and planning
- Monitor quality standards to ensure content is of a consistently high standard
- Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and vendors.
Years of Experience: 2-3
Degree or Certification:
BS Degree, Project management certifications preferred (CMP, PMP, PgMP, Prince2, etc).
Leadership Principle:
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Vendor management experience
- Budget management experience
Top 3 skills:
- Event management
- Project management
- Asana, MS office Suite