Event Manager

Who We Are: Opus Agency

Opus Agency is a future-forward, full-service global event agency, boasting over 400 team members across the United States, London, Sydney, Singapore, and New Zealand. We partner with world-shaping brands such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and ServiceNow. As we look towards 2026 and beyond, we are poised to redefine the future of events in an AI-infused world, recognizing the increasing importance of authentic real-world connections. Events are becoming a top priority for CMOs, driving brand success and fostering deep audience relationships.

Our Event Management team is crucial to this vision, collaborating with industry leaders and fast-growing global brands. We lead clients into a new era of event marketing, not just adapting to change but actively shaping it. As an Event Manager, you will be at the forefront, driving innovative and impactful strategies aligned with this events-driven future.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an Event Manager to join our Opus team. This role involves managing components across multiple medium to large-scale programs or leading small to medium-scale programs independently. You will be responsible for project success, ensuring clear expectations for stakeholders, internal teams, vendors, and contributors to achieve seamless execution.

Event Managers are strong communicators who anticipate client needs, drive planning schedules, manage budgets, and leverage Opus processes to deliver unique experiences. You must be results-oriented, capable of meeting demanding deadlines, and balancing multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment.

Key Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of event management experience, preferably within the event industry.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams or programs from small to medium scale (minimum 500 – 3,000 person events). Please detail relevant events and your role on your resume.
• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year institution preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be results-oriented, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Essential Responsibilities

• Independently manage components across various events and experiential campaigns.
• Exhibit strong leadership, project management, and consultation skills with clients, vendors, and Opus team members, acting as a trusted partner.
• Apply critical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem-solving capabilities to anticipate risks and implement creative solutions.
• Manage a high volume of work, consistently delivering high-quality outputs.
• Regularly meet with project teams to discuss progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Partner with financial managers to accurately manage budgets, secure written client approvals, and provide timely updates to prevent overruns.
• Establish and maintain excellent independent working relationships with clients and vendors.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure higher caliber services and/or cost savings for clients.
• Understand Opus best practices and overall agency operations.
• Actively participate and contribute to department meetings, trainings, initiatives, and committees.
• Effectively prioritize and delegate tasks to team members.
• Maintain clear communication with managers and clients regarding special problems or exceptions.
• Train and mentor junior members of the team.
• Assume responsibility for the success of assigned event components, meeting client and manager expectations.
• Utilize creative problem-solving throughout the planning cycle to enhance delivery effectiveness.
• Ensure effective and timely communication with internal teams, clients, and vendors via phone and email.

Competencies

• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of event cycles
• Proven leadership skills
• Effective project and task management
• High autonomy and self-direction
• Team-oriented approach
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Professional written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs
• Demonstrated critical thinking, organizational, and analytical capabilities
• Strong project management and client management skills
• Ability to identify risks and develop creative solutions
• Understanding of planning interdependencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation skills, email & memo writing
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload across multiple projects and events simultaneously
• Capability to perform successfully in high-stress, fast-paced environments, accepting short-notice changes and frequent interruptions
• High levels of confidentiality maintained
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, vendors, and clients
• Professional presence through superior communication, presentation, promptness, and appearance
• Consistent display of high ethics, integrity, and values

What You Can Expect In Return

• Full-time position with opportunities for growth and development.
• Comprehensive Health & Dental Insurance with a choice of plans.
• 100% Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Opportunity to elect additional life insurance and long-term disability 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.

Key skills/competency

• Event Management
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Budget Management
• Vendor Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Creative Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Communication Skills
• Team Leadership