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 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 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