Project Manager Events USA
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This role includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
Job content
Project Planning and Management:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
- Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
Team Leadership:
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. o Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
Cost/Budget Management:
- Estimate and establish budgets based on project scope, location, and resources.
- Allocate budget parameters to reflect project phases, activities, and resources.
- Control costs and expenses by monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Limit emergency and unexpected costs and expenses.
- Evaluate project budgets and scope of work to develop comprehensive forecasting for future projects.
- Prepare and present reports to Management on financial status to include expenditures, variances, and recommendations.
Risk Management:
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
- Identify and manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
- Conduct project post-event evaluations and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
What makes you the right candidate?
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field;
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus;
- 5 years experience in the Event and Exhibition industry;
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects;
- Proven experience in managing a team;
- Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices;
- Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices;
- Experience overseeing multi-function project teams.
You are part of
What do you get from us?
- Annual contract for 40 hours per week with the prospect of permanent employment;
- 20 holiday days;
- Health insurance partly paid by employer;
- Voluntary dental and vision paid by employee;
- Pension partly paid by employer;
- Business travel allowance;
- Development opportunities via (internal) training courses.
Interested?
Interested in this position and want to join our team?
Apply immediately and fill out the application form below. We will respond to your application within a few days.
Any questions?
If you have any questions regarding this position send an e-mail to Ton Brands, Corporate Recruiter, [email protected].
"*" indicates required fields