Client-Centric Project Lead, Events & Activation (Hybrid)

Socket.dev; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Project Development Manager to bridge clients, internal teams and vendors, ensuring on-time delivery and exceptional results. You will develop event concepts, craft compelling presentations, and manage multi-disciplinary projects in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong organization, 3–5+ years in account/event management, excellent communication, and willingness to travel. Hybrid work in Dearborn, MI with frequent client collaboration and in-office relationship

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business (or related field)
• 3–5+ years of experience in account management, event management, or client services
• Strong organizational and project management skills with multi-priority handling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and presentation tools (PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc.)
• Willingness to travel for events as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop event concepts and activation strategies.
• Create clear, compelling PPT presentations that effectively communicate ideas and strategies.
• Collaborate across teams on client initiatives.
• Assess client and stakeholder needs, anticipate challenges, and deliver proactive, solutions-oriented recommendations.
• Take an active role in internal and client meetings to ensure alignment, clarity, and forward momentum.
• Serve as the primary client contact as needed, providing regular updates and maintaining transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring all milestones and deliverables are met on time.
• Track and manage project documentation, reports, and databases.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors as needed to communicate requirements, updates, and changes.
• Draft, edit, and refine client communications, briefs, and presentations.
• Support the growth and retention of client relationships, contributing to long-term account success.
• Travel to event sites to help execute and provide on-the-ground support for clients and teams.
• At the beginning of employment, spend at least 3 days per week in office so that relationships can be developed with different departments.
• On an ongoing basis, when projects or client meetings require it, maintain a consistent in-office presence (3 days per week) to support collaboration, mentorship, and project execution.

Skills

Account management

Event management

Client services

Project management

Communication

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Microsoft Office

Job description

Socket.dev seeks a Project Development Manager to bridge clients, internal teams and vendors, ensuring on-time delivery and exceptional results. You will develop event concepts, craft compelling presentations, and manage multi-disciplinary projects in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong organization, 3–5+ years in account/event management, excellent communication, and willingness to travel. Hybrid work in Dearborn, MI with frequent client collaboration and in-office relationship