Event Project Manager

Event Project Manager at 24 Seven Talent Event Project Manager at 24 Seven Talent in Medina, Washington Posted in 7 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Contract Event Program Manager -

Global Recruitment Events Location:

Seattle, WA Contract Type:

Contract /

Contingent Team:

Global Events Enablement Contract Length :

3+ months

Pay :

$60/hr Overview A global events enablement team is seeking two highly organized and execution-focused Event Program Managers to support recruitment events across the organization. This team is building a centralized events function designed to scale operational support across recruiting initiatives globally. These roles will serve as key operational leads responsible for planning and executing live, hybrid, and virtual recruitment events ranging from intimate leadership sessions to large-scale events supporting up to 4,000 attendees. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, can manage complex event logistics end-to-end, and remains calm and solutions-oriented under pressure. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong event production experience, operational rigor, stakeholder management, and technical event coordination capabilities. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end planning and execution of recruitment-focused events, including live, hybrid, and virtual experiences Manage event logistics for programs ranging from small executive sessions to large-scale events with up to 4,000 attendees Build and manage registration platforms and attendee management workflows Coordinate onsite event operations including stage management, speaker readiness, run-of-show execution, audio checks, video framing, and production timelines Partner closely with recruiters, marketing teams, event vendors, production partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless event delivery Support speaker coordination, presentation logistics, rehearsal scheduling, and executive communications Develop scalable processes, playbooks, and operational mechanisms to support the continued growth of a centralized recruitment events function Manage multiple concurrent event workstreams while maintaining strong attention to detail and timeline accountability Identify operational risks proactively and implement contingency plans to ensure successful execution Track event milestones, deliverables, budgets, and stakeholder approvals across multiple initiatives Serve as a key point of coordination during live events, helping troubleshoot issues in real time and ensuring a high-quality attendee experience Contribute to the long-term vision of expanding centralized recruitment event support coverage Required Qualifications 4+ years of experience in event program management, event production, experiential marketing, field marketing operations, or related program management environments Experience managing live onsite events at varying scales, including large-scale events with 1,000+ attendees Strong understanding of event operations, production workflows, and onsite logistics Experience coordinating speakers, stages, AV teams, livestreams, or technical production elements Experience managing registration platforms and attendee management systems Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced, high-visibility environments Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail Ability to remain calm and adaptable during live-event execution and changing priorities Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Airtable, Asana, Workfront, Excel, or similar platforms Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting recruitment, talent acquisition, university recruiting, or employer brand events Experience working within large enterprise or global organizations Background in experiential agencies, conference production, or corporate event operations Familiarity with event platforms such as Cvent, Splash, RainFocus, Hopin, Zoom Events, or similar technologies Experience building scalable operational processes and event playbooks Experience supporting executive-level or high-visibility events Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is equal parts operational strategist and onsite executor - someone who can build scalable processes while also confidently managing the realities of live event production. This person is proactive, detail-oriented, highly collaborative, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving global environment. Successful candidates will bring a strong sense of ownership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive flawless execution across complex event programs.