Project / Program Manager

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

Overview:
The Event Content team is seeking an event project manager to own the coordination of content development for allocated topic grouping(s) across both AWS and partner events. Working in partnership with product marketing, this role requires expertise in program management and the proven ability to apply that expertise to various event disciplines (e.g., content program management, expo planning, post-event analytics, etc.).

The ideal candidate has a proven history of running similar workstreams with operational excellence in ambiguous environments; can work through complex tasks and projects quickly with little guidance; represents owned programs to senior leadership; and both anticipates as well as navigates roadblocks before they become issues. Candidates that have managed large volumes of deliverables and have worked cross-laterally with multiple teams will be prioritized.

Key Responsibilities:
* Maintaining deadlines and project trackers fully owning team(s) deliverables
* Own end-to-end delivery of event content workstreams
* Report owned workstreams to leadership and stakeholders, providing status updates and identifying roadblocks
* Maintain detailed project timelines with clear milestones and deliverables
* Execute innovations provided in program delivery methods
* Conduct post-event data analysis and make recommendations for future program improvements

REQUIREMENTS:
* Ideally, you will be familiar with a variety of standard event marketing concepts, practices, and procedures
* You will be expected to rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
* You will be required to oversee the work of others, oftentimes including c-suite executives of Fortune 500 companies

Preferred Qualifications:
* Project Management Certifications preferred (CMP, PMP, PgMP, Prince2, etc.).
* Program Management experience (3+ years for PM I, 4-6 years for PM II, 7-10 years for PM III, and 10+ for PMIV)
* Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
* Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
* Knowledge of project management tools and software (M365, AirTable, RainFocus, Cvent, Asana, etc.)
* Experience demonstrating strong analytical abilities and confidence in the use of data
* Events program management or experiential marketing experience preferred, but not mandatory

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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