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Position at Opus

Job Title: Sr. Event Manager

Group/Team: Client Services Delivery / Event Management 

Reports to: Director of Event Management

Location: Remote, Beaverton or Seattle

Employment Type: FT, Exempt , Salary

Travel Requirements: 30 – 40%

WHO WE ARE

Opus Agency partners with world-shaping brands like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce to catalyze movements through shared experiences. Crafted through our end-to-end capabilities and propelled from the epicenter of events, content, and community, these experiences are renowned for accelerating momentum—and success—for everyone involved.

Built across four decades, we scale excellence at the forefront of focused strategy, fearless creativity, emerging technology, and agile delivery. Today, as the flagship of The Opus Group, our team members are outperforming from hubs throughout the United States, in the heart of London, and around the world.

If you embody our cultural pillars—if you can bring versatility, embody optimism, elevate integrity, catalyze curiosity, and own excellence—then join us in fueling the future of brand movements.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Sr. Event Manager to be the Project Lead on events of 5,000 – 15,000 people and/or complex workstreams on events 15,000+ people.

As the Project Lead you are the main point of contact for the client, the team leader, and the budget owner.

You ensure that client needs are anticipated and exceeded by being a strategic consultant and providing sound recommendations, driving decisions to support event goals, acting as the central hub of communication for clarity across the team, and leading a collaborative team environment for innovation and creative execution.

In this role you will be responsible for the success of the project by ensuring stakeholders, internal teams, vendors, and additional contributors understand what is expected of them and drive excellence.  

You are results oriented, calm under pressure, ever optimistic, and able to meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

YOU SHOULD HAVE

5+ years of event management experience preferably within the event industry

2-3 years’ experience leading a team

Experience managing complex workstreams or programs at a mid-scale to large scale (e.g., 3,000-10,000 attendees in person)

*Please specify events worked on and role in resume. 

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year institution preferred

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

Main point of contact for the client, the team leader, and the budget owner.

Be the Project Lead on events of 5,000 – 15,000 people and/or complex workstreams on events 15,000+ people.

Assume responsibility for success of assigned components of an event or project, meeting client objectives and client and manager expectation

Skilled presenter and meeting facilitator, ensuring meetings are strategically designed and effectively managed.

Maintains independent working relationships and establishes excellent customer service with clients, stakeholders and vendors.

Utilize creative problem solving all along the planning cycle, consistently looking for ways to deliver more effectively

Responsible for effective and timely communication between internal team, clients, stakeholders, and vendors via phone and email

Set up and manage technical systems to effectively manage the project.

Consultation

Seen as a trusted partner and advisor and leader with exceptional project management and consultation skills when conducting business with clients, stakeholders, vendors, and Opus team members.

Ability to anticipate areas of risk, communicate effectively, and implement creative solutions

Financial Accountability

Act as the overall budget owner, partnering closely with the financial manager to deliver timely, transparent, and accurate event financials, preventing budget overruns and increasing client expenditure awareness.

Be a good steward of client funding, documenting approvals and changes, looking for ways to avoid costs, and creatively invest in experiences.

Negotiates with vendors to achieve higher caliber service and/or costs savings on behalf of client

Leadership

Understands Opus values, best practices, and overall agency operations

Actively participates and contributes to department meetings, trainings, initiatives, and committees

Able to effectively prioritize and delegate to staff above and below this position.

Maintains clear communication with manager and/or client, regarding special problems or exceptions to policies and procedures.

Train and mentor junior members of the team

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

COMPETENCIES

Project Management

Project Planning: Ability to develop and follow a structured plan to achieve project goals.

Risk Management: Ability to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Budget Management: Ability to manage financial resources effectively within a project.

Communication Skills

Verbal Communication: Ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas in spoken words.

Written Communication: Ability to convey information effectively in writing.

Active Listening: Ability to listen to others, understand their perspectives, and respond appropriately.

Problem-Solving

Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex issues and identify solutions.

Creative Thinking: Ability to generate innovative ideas and solutions.

Decision-Making: Ability to make informed and timely decisions.

Teamwork

Collaboration: Ability to work cooperatively with others toward shared goals.

Conflict Resolution: Ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner.

Adaptability: Ability to adjust to different roles within a team or to different team dynamics.

Leadership

Motivating Others: Ability to inspire and encourage others to perform at their best.

Delegation: Ability to assign tasks effectively to achieve goals.

Visionary Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and guide others toward long-term objectives.

Initiative

Proactiveness: Ability to anticipate challenges and take action before they arise.

Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently without needing constant supervision.

Continuous Improvement: Ability to seek out opportunities for improving processes and outcomes.

Technical Skills

Technology Proficiency: Ability to effectively use relevant tools, software, or equipment.

Data Analysis: Ability to interpret and use data to inform decisions.

Technical Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Adaptability

Flexibility: Ability to adjust to new conditions, technology, priorities, or work environments.

Open-Mindedness: Willingness to consider different perspectives and ideas.

Learning Agility: Ability to quickly learn and apply new skills or knowledge.

Mentoring & Coaching

Development of Others: Ability to guide and support the professional growth of others.

Feedback Delivery: Ability to provide constructive feedback in a positive manner.

Emotional Intelligence

Self-Awareness: Ability to recognize and understand one’s own emotions.

Self-Regulation: Ability to control or redirect disruptive emotions and impulses.

Empathy: Ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

Decision-Making

Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze facts, data, and scenarios to make informed decisions.

Judgment: Ability to make sound decisions based on available information.

Decisiveness: Ability to make decisions confidently and promptly.

Client Relationship Management

Client Engagement & Retention: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Negotiation: Ability to reach mutually beneficial agreements with clients or stakeholders.

Resilience

Stress Management: Ability to maintain performance under pressure.

Persistence: Ability to keep working toward goals despite challenges.

Emotional Stability: Ability to maintain a calm and positive outlook in difficult situations.

Stakeholder Management

Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Expectation Management: Ability to align stakeholder expectations with project outcomes.

Stakeholder Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN

Full time position

Opportunities for growth and development

Health & Dental Insurance (choice of plans)

100% Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance

Opportunity to elect additional life insurance and LTD insurance at employee expense

Paid parental leave

Opportunity to contribute pre-tax dollars to flexible spending accounts

401(K) with employer match

Flexibility in work schedules

Generous time off

HOW WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting salary for this role is between $70,000 and $90,000. Our salary ranges are based on third-party national average market compensation analysis. The actual salary is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?

Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At Opus Agency we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team – so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and will be required to stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

OTHER DUTIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Opus Agency does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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