Event Project Manager

One of Wripple's Banking & Financial Services clients is seeking a detail-oriented and execution-focused Sponsorship Producer/Event Project Manager to support the delivery of the firm’s sponsorship portfolio across all active properties and categories.This is a long-term, 40-hour/week contract role that must be based in St. Louis. You will need to be onsite at least 4 days/week.This role owns execution coordination and project management across sponsorship activations, serving as a critical operational link between the program lead, cross-functional internal teams, agencies, and partners. The Sponsorship Producer ensures that project plans are built and maintained, deliverables are tracked and approved, and activations are executed with precision and quality. This person will partner closely with sponsorship leads to bring activations to life — on time, on budget, and at the highest standard.ResponsibilitiesMaintain project plan and timelines for assigned sponsorship activations, ensuring all milestones, approvals, and deliverables are tracked and communicated to stakeholdersServe as a day-to-day execution resource aligned to program leads across assigned sponsorship categories, supporting seamless delivery of activation plansCoordinate cross-functional teams to drive deliverables forward and resolve dependenciesSupport onsite planning, staffing logistics, and holistic event plans for sponsorship activations, including attending events as requiredTrack hospitality and activation deliverables, coordinating directly with agency and partner contacts to ensure accurate and timely executionManage stakeholder coordination, serving as a consistent point of contact for execution-related communications and approvalsAssist in the development and maintenance of measurement systems, reporting trackers, and post-event recaps that capture execution quality and outcomesIdentify risks and flag cross-portfolio dependencies to the sponsorship lead, proactively surfacing issues that may impact timelines or qualitySupport budget tracking and reconciliation, including invoice and purchase order management, billing coordination, and budget update communicationsAssist with sourcing and legal coordination including contract tracking, vendor onboarding, and procurement support as neededCreate and maintain activation briefs, event itineraries, staff plans, and status documents in support of program leads and the broader sponsorship teamParticipate in governance and planning cadences, contributing execution updates and timeline reportingPrepare and distribute materials for sponsorship status calls, including agendas, tracking reports, and action item logsAttend and participate in staff events, which may include some nights and weekendsTravel to client and sponsorship events as necessaryAll other duties as assignedQualifications3–5 years of direct experience in sponsorship, event production, experiential marketing, or brand activation at a brand, property, or agencyDemonstrated experience managing project timelines, project planning, and cross-functional deliverables in a fast-paced environmentExperience supporting or executing sponsorship activations, including onsite event operations, agency coordination, and partner managementFamiliarity with budget tracking, invoice management, and vendor coordinationExperience working within or alongside a corporate brand or marketing team preferredKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesStrong project management skills with a proven ability to build and maintain detailed Outcome-driven plannings, track deliverables, and manage multiple activations simultaneouslyHighly organized and process-driven, with experience implementing systems and tools that improve execution efficiency and accountabilityCollaborative team player who works effectively across functions and levels, and builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersProactive communicator (written and oral) who keeps teams informed, flags issues early, and follows through consistently on commitmentsAble to operate with a strong sense of ownership — ensuring timelines are honored, quality is maintained, and…