Events Project Manager — Travel‑Ready Agency Lead

Jackson Spalding; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Spalding is seeking an experienced and highly relational project manager to lead marketing, events and communications projects for local restaurant openings and community events across the United States. The ideal candidate has agency experience, strong client relations skills and a track record of managing complex programs.

The role requires travel across the U.S., including Puerto Rico, and involves coordinating cross‑functional teams, budgets and on‑site event execution to achieve

Qualifications

• Extremely detail‑oriented project management skills with ability to achieve results on deadline and on budget.
• Experience with project management tools, preferably Asana or Smartsheet.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities.
• Excellent client service and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to foresee issues and anticipate client and attendee needs.
• Track record of successful event planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager and primary contact for high‑visibility local restaurant openings and community events in U.S. markets.
• Lead cross‑functional launch alignment across marketing, PR, and agency partners; coordinate operations and field staff.
• Manage multiple events across planning stages simultaneously.
• Oversee budgets and billing for events and projects.
• Supervise on‑site setup, execution, and cleanup of events.
• Maintain client relationships and integrate client goals into project plans.
• Delegate tasks and promote inclusive language and behavior.
• Resolve unique on‑ground issues and prepare and present decks and communications materials.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Time management

Tools

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

Jackson Spalding is seeking an experienced and highly relational project manager to lead marketing, events and communications projects for local restaurant openings and community events across the United States. The ideal candidate has agency experience, strong client relations skills and a track record of managing complex programs.

The role requires travel across the U.S., including Puerto Rico, and involves coordinating cross‑functional teams, budgets and on‑site event execution to achieve