Project Manager (Corporate Event Planner) Job at First Global Management Service

What You Would Get To Do:In this capacity, the ideal candidate would represent the FIRST brand embedded within a Solutions account for a Financial Services company. The Project Manager will consistently deliver exceptional service to our high-touch clients through excellent project management and creative solutions. Your Contributions Full life-cycle planning and execution of multiple key events in a virtual, in-person and hybrid capacityVirtual event planning and project management including confirming appropriate virtual platform, creation of timelines, invitation process, thorough and regular communications to attendees, suppliers and stakeholdersFinancial management, including: budget development and management, expense management and invoice processing, timely post-meeting reconciliation and final financial reporting Sourcing, negotiating and managing site selections, contract management for venues and suppliersCoordinate registration, transportation, hotel accommodations, entertainment, gift selection, audio/visual needs, webcasts, staging and speaker selection for all programs; strong focus on vendor managementWork with the team to ensure adherence to the client's standards of operation and policies; ensure compliance and risk guidelines are followedGlobal Travel (when applicable, approximately 20-30% annually) for site inspections and on-site management of live events to ensure full coordination of logistics and on-site teams for in-person eventsPost event wrap up including final attendees, budget reconciliation, observations, suggestions for following year, as well as client debriefs for year over year improvementsCo-plan with colleagues and the client on larger scale programs; strong team playerCreate and closely monitor value adds at every opportunity and demonstrate commercial awarenessShare knowledge of best practices, new suppliers, services and venuesDeepen relations with existing clients and maximize on all opportunities to generate new businessWhat We Are Looking For Please be aware that we know experience does not always look like we describe it. Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent practical experience5-7 years Event Management experience required, in a corporate or financial services environment preferred Advanced experience of events, conferences, meeting and production management, including but not limited to C-level executive events, cocktail receptions and dinners, meetings and multi-day eventsExtensive experience in working with and managing senior clients Advanced project management skills, including: budget creation, management and reconciliationMotivated, self-starter, ability to work independently and project plan; ability to think innovativelyExcellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; proven ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlinesProven ability to mentor team members, development operations, organizational systems and processes Proven ability to think innovatively to bring events/programs to fruitionResourceful individual with the ability to take direction and work independently; be proactive with ideas and creative solutionsCustomer focus, approachable; ability to adjust to client needs and style and deepen relationships in support of their programs; adapt to ever changing demands and different client work stylesStrong client management skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsAmbitious, proactive and highly organizedWilling to travel to various locations globally for site-visits and on-site management of eventsExperience working with large and complex databases, Cvent experience preferredProficient with Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of venues and suppliers in key US cities and across the globe At FIRST, we believe that our success is driven by the passion, creativity, and commitment of our teams. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.#LI-KM3#LI-OnsiteFIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.