Remote Event Program Manager

Opus Agency; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance (choice of 1

401(K) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Generous time off

Job summary

Opus Agency is seeking an experienced Event Manager to join our Client Services Delivery / Event Management team. This remote role supports high-impact events, coordinating multiple workstreams and ensuring top-notch client satisfaction.

You will manage end-to-end planning, collaborate with vendors and internal teams, and drive projects from conception through delivery while maintaining budget and timelines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of event management experience.
• Experience managing programs with 500–3,000+ attendees.
• Bachelor's Degree from four-year institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned components of events and experiential programs, ensuring successful execution aligned with client objectives, timelines, and agency standards.
• Lead day-to-day planning and coordination, demonstrating strong project management, organization, and attention to detail across multiple concurrent projects/workstreams.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams, delivering a high level of service and professionalism.
• Serve as a trusted partner on assigned workstreams by providing thoughtful recommendations and applying sound judgment throughout the planning process.
• Proactively identify risks and challenges, applying creative problem-solving to develop effective solutions and maintain program momentum.
• Manage high volumes of work while consistently delivering high-quality outputs in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Facilitate regular communication with project teams, including status updates, progress tracking, and alignment on priorities, challenges, and next steps.
• Support budget management within assigned scope by tracking expenses, securing approvals, and partnering with finance to maintain accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Assist in vendor sourcing, negotiation, and management to ensure deliverables meet quality expectations and align with budget goals.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with Project Lead and stakeholders, escalating risks or issues as needed.
• Understand and apply agency processes, tools, and best practices to ensure consistent and efficient program delivery.
• Effectively prioritize and manage workload across multiple projects, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members, contributing to knowledge sharing and team development.
• Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and agency initiatives, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Participate in domestic and international travel to support event execution on-site, including both assigned programs and additional events in an on-site support capacity as needed.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Vendor management

Budget management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Opus Agency is seeking an experienced Event Manager to join our Client Services Delivery / Event Management team. This remote role supports high-impact events, coordinating multiple workstreams and ensuring top-notch client satisfaction.

You will manage end-to-end planning, collaborate with vendors and internal teams, and drive projects from conception through delivery while maintaining budget and timelines.