Sr. Event Technology Project Manager

Opus Agency; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous time off

Employer paid short‑term disability and life insurance

Job summary

Opus Agency is hiring a Sr. Event Technology Project Manager to lead medium to large events, ensuring project management of registration and attendee-facing digital platforms. This role requires 8+ years of experience, preferably in corporate event settings, and familiarity with tools like Cvent and Rainfocus. The position is remote and involves client interactions, supervising team members, and managing event technology projects effectively. Salary ranges from $78,000 to $85,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in relevant event management roles.
• Proven experience managing high-touch events.
• Strong preference for supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for clients and vendors.
• Lead small to mid-sized events focused on event technology.
• Manage documentation and processes for client tools.

Skills

8+ years of experience in a relevant role

Experience in corporate events

Familiarity with event management tools

Strong judgment and attention to detail

Proficient communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution

Tools

Rainfocus

Cvent

Airtable

Job description

Position Description

Sr. Event Technology Project Manager

Team: Event Technology & Registration

Reports to: Associate Director or Director (Event Technology & Registration)

Location: Remote within the United States

Status: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Travel Requirements: 20%, domestic/international (passport required)

What We Are Looking For

The Sr. Event Technology Project Manager will serve as both a lead and consultant on medium‑to‑large events simultaneously, including marquee events with 10,000+ attendees, portfolios and event series, and other high‑touch projects. This role is responsible for project managing event registration and attendee‑facing digital platforms. It entails working with clients and stakeholders to scope, build, launch, and maintain digital event experiences and actively managing the attendee registration process. The role will also manage onsite operations for related workstreams, including badge pick‑up/check‑in, attendee help desk, session scanning, and content management functions through session catalogs and mobile apps.

This is a client‑facing role, working directly alongside Opus Project Managers, Technical Architects, Housing Managers, and Attendee Support team members, as well as external partners. The Sr. Event Technology Project Manager may fill roles as an independent workstream lead or as a lead of the entire Event Technology & Registration team assigned to a project. The role requires the ability to independently manage own work and deliverables over extended planning cycles.

The Sr. Event Technology Project Manager will ensure planning deadlines are proactively met, budgets are maintained, Opus and client processes are implemented, and client needs are anticipated and exceeded.

You Should Have

• 8+ years of experience in a relevant role, with strong preference for experience in corporate events
• Preferred experience with event management tools such as Rainfocus, Swoogo, Stova, Cvent, Eventbase, Airtable
• Proven experience managing small, high‑touch events that require discretion, diplomacy, sound judgment, attention to detail, and professional communication
• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year institution is preferred
• Supervisor experience preferred

Essential Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, internal stakeholders, and vendors for all event technology and registration workstreams
• Serve as the overall Opus project lead on small to mid‑sized events with exclusively event technology and registration services
• Understand all workstreams supported by Opus Event Technology and Registration and represent these to clients as Opus team lead
• Oversee all assigned tasks on multiple concurrent projects across event types
• Develop, maintain, and drive workback schedules
• Lead the planning, execution, and closeout of attendee‑facing event technology projects primarily for registration websites, and potentially including content/session scheduling, session scanning, exhibitor and speaker resource centers, mobile apps, and customer service
• Demonstrate proficiency in digital platforms and tools; consult clients on configuration best practices
• Create and maintain internal process documentation and ensure all team members follow established processes and procedures
• Manage documentation and content for platform/tool builds, translating business objectives into detailed technical specifications, documented processes, and project plans
• Lead complex client and team meetings, including platform demos and technical discussions within area of expertise
• Proactively identify potential risks and develop robust mitigation strategies, escalating critical issues to senior management as appropriate
• Deliver projects within time and budgetary requirements
• Oversee complex onsite deployments, including badge pick‑up, session scanning, and other event technology workstreams
• Lead and contribute to internal trainings and resources; recommend process and resource improvements

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise work of project team members from Event Technology & Registration
• Oversee work of temporary staff deployed onsite at events
• Act as an event supervisor for employees in area of focus
• May manage full‑time employee direct reports

Competencies

• Strong critical thinking, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Effectively manages time to meet deadlines and support team deliverables
• Confident communicator with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; high attention to precise, clear, grammar‑correct written communication with a high degree of diplomacy
• Excellent documentation skills
• Skilled at prioritizing multiple projects in high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments
• Adaptable to last‑minute changes and frequent interruptions
• Apartly maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Collaborative and able to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and vendors
• Self‑motivated and resourceful; proactively manages own learning and development
• Provides constructive feedback in a professional manner
• Adaptable to multiple tool suites (e.g., Microsoft, Google, Slack, Zoom, Monday.com, file shares)
• Solid math skills for event data analysis and budget management
• Interpret and respond to varied instructions and solve non‑standard problems

What You Can Expect in Return

• Full‑time position
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Health & Dental Insurance (choice of plans)
• 100% Employer paid short‑term disability and life insurance
• Opportunity to elect additional life insurance and LTD insurance at employee expense
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunity to contribute pre‑tax dollars to flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexibility in work schedules
• Generous time off

How We’ll Take Care of You

Our starting salary for this role is between $78,000 to $85,000. Salary ranges are based on third‑party national average market compensation analysis and are subject to change.

Not Sure if You Should Apply?

Stud‑ies show that those identifying as under‑represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At Opus Agency, we are dedicated to building a versatile, inclusive team with a growth mindset — so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single item listed in this job description, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.

Physical Requirements

Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may need to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car, and/or other mean of transportation as needed.

Other Duties and Acknowledgement

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Opus Agency does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.