Project / Program Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has an enterprise client that is seeking a Project/Program Manager II in Seattle, WA.

Summary:
The ideal candidate can work autonomously as well as cross-functionally. They have experience communicating across multiple teams and stakeholders, a proven track record identifying efficiencies and simplifying processes, and display poise in a rapidly changing environment. This individual should be a self-starter with an eye for detail and enjoy wrangling multiple people and projects simultaneously, while quickly earning trust with peers, stakeholders, and partner teams.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead cross-functional workstream coordination across product, design, communications, and marketing teams, communicating event updates, actions/next steps, and requirements
* Build and maintain event workback timelines and establish mechanisms to ensure teams are tracking against deadlines
* Own and manage event logistics from concept through execution, including onsite staffing, scheduling, catering, and attendee lists
* Manage event operations including (though not limited to) hotel room blocks, travel logistics, and accommodations for invitees, leadership, and event staff
* Develop briefing documents for internal spokespeople at all levels
* Support event research, reporting, and measurement needs
* Manage leadership meeting milestones across event, communications, presentation, and creative teams
* Own and manage event budget and forecasting

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree
* 5+ years of experience working in events and/or communications
* Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-workstream events end-to-end
* Experience managing executive-level engagements and high-visibility productions
* Experience managing budgets
* Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
* The ability to bring together a large team and lead them toward a common goal
* The ability to self-motivate and work autonomously at times
* Experience working with global teams on international events
* Experience with building, managing, and maintaining project management tools such as Asana, Airtable, etc.
* Outstanding attention to detail and bias for action
* Standards so high most people would find them unreasonable
* Thrives in a collaborative environment and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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