Event Project Manager

Contract Event Program Manager – Global Recruitment Events A global events enablement team is seeking two highly organized and execution-focused Event Program Managers to support recruitment events across the organization. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong event production experience, operational rigor, stakeholder management, and technical event coordination capabilities. Lead end-to-end planning and execution of recruitment-focused events, including live, hybrid, and virtual experiencesManage event logistics for programs ranging from small executive sessions to large-scale events with up to 4,000 attendeesBuild and manage registration platforms and attendee management workflowsCoordinate onsite event operations including stage management, speaker readiness, run-of-show execution, audio checks, video framing, and production timelinesPartner closely with recruiters, marketing teams, event vendors, production partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless event deliverySupport speaker coordination, presentation logistics, rehearsal scheduling, and executive communicationsDevelop scalable processes, playbooks, and operational mechanisms to support the continued growth of a centralized recruitment events functionManage multiple concurrent event workstreams while maintaining strong attention to detail and timeline accountabilityIdentify operational risks proactively and implement contingency plans to ensure successful executionTrack event milestones, deliverables, budgets, and stakeholder approvals across multiple initiativesServe as a key point of coordination during live events, helping troubleshoot issues in real time and ensuring a high-quality attendee experienceContribute to the long-term vision of expanding centralized recruitment event support coverage 4+ years of experience in event program management, event production, experiential marketing, field marketing operations, or related program management environmentsExperience managing live onsite events at varying scales, including large-scale events with 1,000+ attendeesStrong understanding of event operations, production workflows, and onsite logisticsExperience coordinating speakers, stages, AV teams, livestreams, or technical production elementsExperience managing registration platforms and attendee management systemsProven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced, high-visibility environmentsStrong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skillsExceptional organizational skills with high attention to detailAbility to remain calm and adaptable during live-event execution and changing prioritiesProficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Airtable, Asana, Workfront, Excel, or similar platforms