Consulting Project Manager

Our purpose at Festive Road is simple; to create better travel and meetings management. We are driven by the impact we can have with our clients and our desire to create lasting change in the industry. Our values represent the very essence of who we are and why we do the work in the way we do it. We are fiercely independent, only working with and for the buyer client community. Our airtight integrity fosters complete transparency. We have the courage to say what needs to be said, even when it’s hard. Each roader is authentic, empowered and unique. If the work we’re doing doesn’t truly make a difference for our clients or the industry at large, we simply won’t do it.  These attributes underpin the way we work, it’s our special sauce.

Location: Remote, United States - Eastern & Central Time zone Only

Role: Consulting Project Manager

Salary: $75k - $85k USD

Ability to travel up to 20%

Do you have a passion for organisation and structure? Do you love to find new ways? Do you have a curious nature?  If so, this is a unique opportunity to create better T&E programs for some of the most innovative buyers in the industry.

The project manager role at Festive Road plays a pivotal role in creating better for our clients. This role keeps the project team organised and is the project lead’s right hand with programme assessments, strategy & programme design, supplier sourcing, implementation and programme management. In this role you’ll get to work with some of the industry’s most innovative companies and teams and will collaborate with our amazing Hive Mind.

Nothing about this role is average. We need a driven project manager with a can-do attitude, who can keep projects running smoothly with minimal oversight. So, if this sounds exciting, let’s talk!

Responsibilities

• Support project leads in applying our proprietary methodology across the programme lifecycle: assess, design, source, build, manage
• Drive collaboration within the project team, using strong organisational skills and industry expertise to ensure clients are delighted with every deliverable
• Interpret data and identify key trends using strong analytical skills
• Support client strategy workshops and supplier sourcing workshops
• Assist clients with the smooth implementation of awarded suppliers
• Collaborate with the wider Festive Road team to push the boundaries of our client solutions and contribute to industry thought leadership where appropriate

Key Skills Required

• Industry Expertise — Extensive knowledge of the corporate travel and/or meetings industry, including operations, client management and procurement
• Client-Focused — Ability to lead with client needs and desired outcomes, delivering solutions matched to their requirements
• Problem Solving — Ability to map out all components of a case, with strong attention to detail, listening and questioning skills
• Analytical Thinking — Ability to identify the right data sources and analyse data to spot patterns and trends that inform decisions
• Effective Communication — Ability to translate ideas and data clearly for the audience, with excellent written and oral communication skills and the confidence to form a point of view
• Project Management — High organisational capability, managing multiple priorities against agreed milestones and outcomes, identifying and mitigating risk, and meeting tight deadlines
• Attention to Detail — High-quality, hands-on, results-oriented delivery to brand standards
• Effective Collaboration — Contributes to a supportive project environment, partners with colleagues and client teams, and proactively anticipates questions and challenges

Experience Required

• 5+ years experience in the corporate travel industry
• Experience working with corporate travel management companies, online booking tools, travel supply base, and other travel technologies.
• Experience with SmartSheets, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Project Management experience

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to know more about working for Festive Road, please click the following link: Careers at Festive Road.