
Project Manager - Events
Jack Morton Worldwide · Detroit, MI
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- Full-time
- $90,000 / year
- Detroit, MI
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Project Manager - Events
Jack Morton Worldwide · Detroit, MI
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Job highlights
- Manage client's brand experiences and sponsorships.
- Plan and execute exciting consumer experiences.
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners.
- Lead client meetings and build strong relationships.
About the role
About Jack Morton Worldwide
Experience Without Limits. Come shape the future of brand experience. At Jack Morton, we create, and build, head-turning, smile-inducing, impact driving brand experiences. We exist to redefine what experiential can achieve, helping clients unlock the full value of experiences. That takes a team that’s bold, curious, and acts as one - building on ideas, pushing boundaries, and showing up for each other. Here, you’ll do your best work, grow fast, and collaborate 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 we win together. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the people behind it. Experience without limits — in your work, your growth, and your impact. We are looking for a proven Project Manager to support a high-profile client heavily invested in the rapidly growing world of women’s sports sponsorships and brand experiences. This role will help manage with planning and executing exciting consumer experiences across multiple programs, partnerships and talent. This position will work with both internal and external partners and clients to oversee the development and execution of brand experiences throughout the year. We need an experienced project management guru—someone who sweats the details, oversees our agency processes, protects the work and ensures nothing falls through the cracks. As the team lead's right hand, you will be a trusted operational co-pilot. While your foundation is built on flawless execution and deep collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and agency partners, you also possess the presence and confidence to step up, command a room, and lead client meetings and conversations when called upon. Industry Knowledge for this role is required. Experience navigating the logistical nuances of live events, sports sponsorships, or stadium/venue activations. Passion for the women’s sports landscape is highly valued.Responsibilities
Project Planning & Delivery
- Own the creation, oversight, updates and enforcement of master project schedule and budgets, ensuring every milestone is met and anticipate when pivots may be needed
- Effectively manage multiple or complex projects and budgets simultaneously through entire life cycle; hold regular team meetings, manage meeting notes and distribution and manage communications between team members, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Ensure projects are delivered on brand, on strategy and on budget
- Possess the ability to think proactively and critically and be able take initiative as required
- Assist in/gain exposure to negotiations with stakeholders and vendors for the brand’s top/high profile properties
Client Focus/Relationship Management
- Maintain a highly professional, client-facing presence, building trust through transparent communication, work knowledge and expertise in your role
- Step in as the authoritative voice of the project; confidently lead status meetings, navigate client curveballs, and make the difficult calls on the ground when needed
- Demonstrate an understanding of clients’ business and program goals
- Promote a culture of trust, respect, and transparency with the client, and be able to think through challenges and manage client expectations
- Demonstrates value and credibility in your role
Process Support
- Act as the strategic right hand to JM client lead, translating big-picture vision into executable project plans and managing day-to-day operations seamlessly
- Take ownership of the project management process through the life cycle of the project to ensure the entire team are engaged with the process and it is being followed and tracked
- Shadows and supports leadership on contractual process for new programs (IMPACT), may own the process in some cases
Creative Execution
- Develop and manage all creative deliverables and timelines, including updates when needed. Frequent communication is critical.
- Recognize when tasks within the process are outdated; create / adapt templates to fit project-specific requirements clearly and concisely
Team Collaboration
- Establish and guide appropriate processes for team and client collaboration to achieve business success on behalf of the client
- Fosters positive overall team dynamic while managing workflow of initiatives from start to finish
- Starts to act as subject matter expert on best practices on full brand/client of responsibility
- Build and maintain strong, mutually respectful relationships with vendors, client partners and external agency partners to ensure seamless, unified execution through clear and regular communications, timelines and clear
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at jobaccomodations@jackmorton.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Event Planning
- Budget Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Live Events
- Sports Sponsorships
- Team Leadership
- Creative Execution
- Vendor Management
- Brand Experience
Skills & topics
- Project Manager
- Event Management
- Brand Experience
- Client Relations
- Live Events
- Sports Sponsorships
- Project Planning
- Budget Management
- Team Collaboration
- Detroit Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight event management, project planning, and client relations experience. Quantify achievements with data.
- Showcase industry knowledge: Emphasize experience with live events, sports sponsorships, and brand activations. Mention passion for women's sports.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss how you handle pressure, manage stakeholders, and ensure flawless execution.
- Demonstrate collaboration skills: Provide examples of working effectively with diverse teams, vendors, and clients.
- Research Jack Morton: Understand their focus on 'brand experience' and their values of boldness and curiosity.
Technical preparation
Master project management software.,Practice budget tracking and forecasting.,Develop event logistics planning skills.,Understand sponsorship activation processes.
Behavioral questions
How do you handle tight deadlines?,Describe a challenging client interaction.,How do you ensure project details are met?,Give an example of leading a team.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Project Manager Events role at Jack Morton Worldwide?
- The Project Manager Events role at Jack Morton Worldwide requires a hybrid work arrangement, with employees expected to work from the Detroit office three days per week.
- What industry experience is crucial for this Project Manager role?
- For this Project Manager role at Jack Morton Worldwide, industry knowledge is required, specifically experience navigating the logistical nuances of live events, sports sponsorships, or stadium/venue activations. A passion for women's sports is highly valued.
- How does Jack Morton Worldwide approach diversity and inclusion in hiring?
- Jack Morton Worldwide strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
- What should I do if I require an accommodation to apply for a job at Jack Morton Worldwide?
- If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process at Jack Morton Worldwide, please contact jobaccomodations@jackmorton.com. This email is strictly for accommodation requests and not for general inquiries.
- How can I identify a fraudulent job offer from Jack Morton Worldwide?
- Be cautious of job offers not originating from an official Jack Morton Worldwide email address (ending in @jackmorton.com, @jackmorton.co.uk, or @impact-xm). Jack Morton will never require payment for advance costs like credit card or banking information for job applications.
- What are the main responsibilities of a Project Manager at Jack Morton Worldwide?
- The main responsibilities for the Project Manager Events role involve overseeing project planning and delivery, managing budgets and schedules, ensuring projects are on brand and on strategy, maintaining client relationships, supporting project processes, and collaborating with creative teams and external partners.
- What kind of client will the Project Manager work with?
- The Project Manager will support a high-profile client heavily invested in women's sports sponsorships and brand experiences.
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