Program Manager - Events

Socket.dev; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Morton is seeking a passionate Program Manager to support our automotive account, independently handling small programs or parts of larger ones. The role requires strong 4+ years in event and experiential marketing, plus exceptional project management, communication, and presentation abilities.

The position is hybrid with the Detroit office, travel up to 20-30% may be required, and success is measured by flawless delivery and positive team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of event/experiential marketing experience required, including agency experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage client deliverables and ensure needs are met and exceeded.
• Build and maintain client relationships with clear communication on scope, budget, and schedules.
• Lead on-site execution and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of programs.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to reconciling costs and invoices.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Job description

Experience Without LimitsCome shape the future of brand experience.

At Jack Morton, we design and buildhead-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clientsunlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.

That takes a team that's bold, curious, and acts as one. We build on each other's ideas, challenge conventions, and show up for one another every day. Here, you'll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.

This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.

Experience without limits—in your work, your growth, and your impact.

must be able to work hybrid in our Detroit office

Jack Morton is seeking a passionate and energetic Program Manager to support our automotive account on various events. This person will independently manage small programs or parts of larger programs ensuring that client needs are met and exceeded.

Accountabilities:

Accountabilities

• Client Management
• Assume accountability for defined client deliverables, ensuring client needs are met and exceeded
• Build and maintain effective client relationships, ensuring that all client needs are heard, understood, and addressed in a timely way
• Provide clear communications to the client regarding roles and responsibilities, scope, budget, and schedules for assigned programs
• Update status reports and schedules and maintain lists of action items, ensuring all deadlines are met

Project Delivery

• Assist in identifying new opportunities, evaluating opportunities, negotiating the best deal for our client, executing the events, and ensuring that a results summary is complete
• Provide seamless onsite execution
• Ensure project/program is delivered on-time, on-budget and flawlessly
• Schedule regular team meetings and manage communications between team members, ensuring all deadlines are met

Budget Management

• Assist in managing project budget
• Oversee coordination with all internal parties on invoices and vendor payments
• Assist in reconciling costs against budget

Creative Management

• Ensure that the highest possible quality is delivered
• Ensure that the client need is solved by the project deliverables
• Participate in creative brainstorms to generate ideas for clients

Success Measures

• Flawless delivery of client commitments
• Positive team climate that inspires others to excel and deliver
• Valued by client and team members
• Owns delivery of assigned client deliverables

How you can support our culture:

• You enjoy and succeed at working REALLY well with others
• You support and contribute to a positive and productive cultural environment
• You take your work seriously – but not yourself

What we require:

• 4 plus years of event/experiential marketing experience required including some agency experience
• Must be detail oriented and able to simultaneously manage projects
• Strong project management, organizational and communication skills
• Experience in planning events and developing/giving presentations required
• Auto industry experience a plus
• Willing to travel up to 20-30%
• Demonstrated production competencies: client focus, accountability for results, team effectiveness, developing others, organizational sophistication, attention to detail, flexibility, and professional confidence

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