Event Operations Manager
Robert Half The Creative Group
Description
Robert Half is partnering with a global technology leader to hire an Event Operations Project Manager. This role supports a design-focused team dedicated to elevating the impact of design across the organization, with a focus on delivering seamless operational planning and execution for large-scale internal events of 2,500–3,000 attendees.
Location: Seattle, WA (onsite)
Duration: 6-month contract
Hours: 40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $80-84/hour
Position Overview:
The Event Operations PM will oversee end-to-end operational processes, ensuring capacity planning, intake, budget management, scheduling, and review mechanisms are aligned to strategic business goals. This role requires an experienced operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and has a proven track record in managing large-scale event operations and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Lead capacity planning, intake, budget tracking, scheduling, and reviews across major events and programs.
+ Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support consistent and scalable event delivery.
+ Track and report on key performance metrics (KPIs) to measure efficiency and drive continuous improvement.
+ Own program strategy and workflows from planning through execution, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
+ Draft and distribute recap reports; secure necessary approvals from mid- to senior-level stakeholders.
+ Identify blockers, define clear mitigation plans, and communicate risks and updates across stakeholders.
+ Drive process optimization and implement tools for improved efficiency (Airtable, Smartsheets, Asana).
+ Support other internal projects and initiatives led by the design team.
Requirements
Qualifications:
+ 5+ years of experience in operations management, preferably within technology, digital services, or large-scale event operations.
+ Strong knowledge of capacity planning, intake, budget oversight, scheduling, and review cycles.
+ Proficiency with Airtable, Smartsheets, and Asana; comfortable leveraging tools for workflow automation and reporting.
+ Proven track record in process improvement and operational efficiency.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to clarify constraints and make trade-offs.
+ Excellent project management capabilities with experience across full program life cycles.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and secure leadership alignment.
+ Experience with data analysis and reporting tools to inform decision-making.
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