Senior Project Manager – Events

Job Description:

• Partner with Account Directors and Project Directors to understand event objectives, resource requirements and delivery strategies
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines and operational frameworks
• Lead the delivery of large-scale conferences, events and complex workstreams from planning through onsite execution
• Ensure project documentation, budgets, timelines and deliverables remain accurate and up to date
• Drive accountability across project teams to ensure successful delivery
• Build strong relationships with clients, venues, hotels and suppliers
• Act as a trusted advisor, delivering exceptional client service and attendee experiences
• Lead hotel, venue and supplier contract negotiations to ensure commercial value and operational excellence
• Manage supplier performance and ensure delivery against agreed standards and deadlines
• Develop and manage event budgets with a focus on profitability and value for money
• Monitor project financial performance, forecasts and risks
• Identify issues proactively and implement solutions to maintain project success
• Lead onsite delivery teams and ensure every aspect of the event is executed to plan
• Provide direction to internal teams, suppliers and venue partners
• Troubleshoot challenges in real time and implement creative solutions under pressure
• Ensure an exceptional experience for attendees, clients and stakeholders
• Lead, mentor and support project team members
• Share best practices and contribute to the ongoing development of the Nteractive Project Management Framework
• Analyze event performance and post-event data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Support the development of client recommendations and future event strategies

Requirements:

• Significant project management experience within an events agency environment
• Proven success leading large-scale conferences, meetings and complex event programmes
• Incentive travel experience is desirable
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience
• Expertise in hotel, venue and supplier contract negotiations
• Excellent financial and business acumen with experience managing event budgets
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall technical proficiency
• Outstanding communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities
• Experience mentoring and developing project teams

Benefits:

• PTO – 20 days plus public holidays
• Summer Hours
• Birthday Day Off
• 401k – access to fund for employer contributions
• Health Care – employee cover 100%, dependent cover 25%
• Dental & Vision – 50% cover
• Life Insurance
• Health Advocacy Program
• Wellbeing & Inclusion Initiatives including access to an EAP
• Family Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Rewards & Recognition incentives
• Volunteering Day
• Cell & Wi-Fi allowance
• Generous Talent Referral Scheme
• Time Off in Lieu

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