Who we are
Opus agency is a strategic event consulting firm advising some of the world’s most influential brands to design, create, and manage their most important events and experiential campaignsWe partner with our clients to build fully integrated, highly effective teams that create remarkable experiences and activations around the world.
Opus agency is known for fostering the growth and development of professionals who have a passion for the event industryIn pursuit of that, we offer an extensive training program, resources, and mentorship with dedicated event professionals who have decades plus of experience.
What we are looking for
We are searching for a project manager to join our opus teamThis role will be responsible for managing components on multiple medium to large -scale programs and/or lead small to medium-scale programsYou are responsible for the success of the project by ensuring stakeholders, internal teams, vendors, and additional contributors understand what is expected of them and to drive seamless executionProject managers are strong communicators that anticipate their clients’ needs, drive planning schedules, manage budgets, and understand opus processes to deliver unique experiences.
You should have
3 - 5 years of project management experience preferably within the event industry
Has managed multiple workstreams or programs from small to medium scale (at minimum a 500 person event)*please specify events worked on and role in resume.
Bachelor`s degree (b.a.) from four-year institution preferred
Essential responsibilities
Independently manages components on a variety of events and experiential campaigns
Demonstrates leadership, strong project management and consultation skills when conducting business with clients, vendors, and opus team members.
Seen as a trusted partner of clients
Exhibits critical thinking, multi-tasking and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to anticipate areas of risk and implement creative solutions
Effectively manages a high volume of work and consistently provides a high quality of work output
Meets on a regular basis with members of project team to discuss project progress, challenges, and solutions.
Partner with financial manager to accurately manage budgets, obtains written client approval and maintains timely updates preventing budget overruns and increasing client expenditure awareness.
Maintains independent working relationships and establishes excellent customer service with clients and vendors.
Negotiates with vendors to achieve higher caliber service and/or costs savings on behalf of client
Understands opus best practices and overall agency operations
Actively participates and contributes to department meetings, trainings, initiatives, and committees
Able to effectively prioritize and delegate to staff above and below this position.
Maintains clear communication with manager and/or client, regarding special problems or exceptions to policies and procedures.
Train and mentor junior members of the team
Assume responsibility for success of assigned components of an event or project, meeting client objectives and client and manager expectation
Utilize creative problem solving all along the planning cycle, consistently looking for ways to deliver more effectively
Responsible for effective and timely communication between internal team, clients, and vendors via phone and email
Competencies
Creative problem-solving skills
Understanding of event cycles
Leadership skills
Project / task management
Autonomy / self-direction
Team orientation
Problem solving
Professional written & verbal communication
Microsoft office & google suite program experience
Displays critical thinking, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
Strong project management and client management skills.
Identifies risks and develops creative solutions
Understands planning interdependencies
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, presentation skills, email & memo writing.
Ability to effectively prioritize workload on multiple projects & events simultaneously.
Successfully perform in high stress, fast-paced environment.
Accept changes with short notice and tolerate frequent interruptions.
Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
Work cooperatively with other employees, vendors, and clients.
Portray professional presence
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)
Flexibility in work schedules
Generous paid time off
Other duties and acknowledgement
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her positionDuties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without noticeThis document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an `at will` relationship.
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 characteristicsAll employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Like everyone else across the us and around the world – opus/mas/tencue has and continues to monitor the on-going spread of covid-19 – with the health and safety of both our teams and clients as a number one priorityOpus/mas/tencue implemented a policy that requires all employees (with limited exceptions) to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination prior to employment.
