Agency Events & Launch Project Manager

Jackson Spalding, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Spalding is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead highly-visible local restaurant opening events and community events across the U.S. You will plan, coordinate, and execute events, while managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams.

The role requires travel across the United States and collaboration with marketing, PR, and operations partners to ensure event success and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of project management experience, with event planning experience.
• 1–2+ years in an agency environment.
• Ability to travel regularly across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager and primary contact for local restaurant openings and community events.
• Lead cross-functional launch alignment with internal teams and agency partners.
• Manage multiple events at different planning stages.
• Manage budgets and billing for events and projects.
• Oversee on-site setup, execution and cleanup of events.
• Maintain client relationships and align projects with client goals.
• Delegate tasks and ensure inclusive communication.
• Prepare and present decks and communications materials.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Event planning

Budget management

Travel coordination

Tools

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

Jackson Spalding is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead highly-visible local restaurant opening events and community events across the U.S. You will plan, coordinate, and execute events, while managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams.

The role requires travel across the United States and collaboration with marketing, PR, and operations partners to ensure event success and measurable outcomes.