Event Technology Project Manager

Job Title: Event Technology & Registration Project ManagerGroup/Team: Event Technology & RegistrationReports to: Sr. Manager or Associate Director (Event Technology & Registration)Location: Beaverton OR, Seattle WA, RemoteEmployment Type: Salaried, Exempt, FulltimeTravel Requirements: < 20%OPUS AGENCYOpus Agency is a future-forward full-service global event agency with over 400 team members in the United States, London, Sydney, Singapore, and New Zealand. Our portfolio of clients includes world-shaping brands such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and many others. As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, our profound opportunity is to shape the future of events in an increasingly AI-infused world. In an era where digital interactions often dominate, the authenticity of real-world connections will become paramount. Events will emerge as the #1 priority for CMOs, driving brand success and fostering deep, meaningful relationships with audiences.Our Event Technology & Registration team plays a critical role in this vision, partnering with world-shaping brands like Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce, as well as an ever-expanding roster of category creators and fast-growing global brands. With these clients, we don't just respond to change; we shape it by pulling the future forward and leading them into a new era of event marketing. As an Event Technology & Registration Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of this mission, driving innovative and impactful strategies that align with this events-driven vision for the future.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORThe Event Technology & Registration Project Manager will serve as both a lead and consultant on medium to large scale in-person and/or digital events simultaneously, including and up to marquis events with 10,000+ attendees / 200,000 digital attendees and other high-touch projects. This role is responsible for project managing event registration and digital platforms, which includes working with clients and other stakeholders to build effective event experiences (registration tools builds, digital platforms, attendee-facing event tech/tool suites), overseeing vendors, and actively managing the attendee registration process.This role manages the digital experiences of events in their entirety, in some cases independently and in other cases leading or in conjunction with a team. This role will lead and supervise Opus employees filling event support roles on projects and ensure that planning schedules are met, budgets are balanced, Opus processes are implemented, and client needs are anticipated and exceeded.This is a client-facing role, which will work directly alongside Opus Project Managers, Technical Architects, and Attendee Support personnel to deliver unforgettable experiences and delight our Fortune 100 & 500 corporate clientele.YOU SHOULD HAVE5+ years of experience in a relevant role, with strong preference for experience in corporate events with the following tools: Rainfocus, Stova, Swoogo, Cvent, EventbaseProven experience in management of high-touch projects or events successfully from concept to executionPREFERRED:Experience with session content management and tools (e.g., Rainfocus, Stova) and session scanning/lead retrieval managementBachelor's degree from four-year institution is preferredESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWorks as workstream lead on large events (approx. 10,000 in person, 200,000 digital).Independently manages and supervises all assigned tasks on a variety of event types, for multiple projects simultaneously.Consults clients on registration website builds and digital tool configuration, and actively participates in scoping of custom events, at least in area of focus.Creates a workback timeline and ensures the timeline is followed.Creates and maintains documentation and manages content for registration website/digital tools.Demonstrates proficiency in using known and new digital tools and platforms, including understanding how functionality impacts user experience and troubleshooting technical solutions.Understands all areas of a digital event and event registration (finance, housing, web) at a high-level and can speak intelligently to clients on these areas.Active participant in team and client meetings; document meeting outcomes. Able to lead complex client meetings involving multiple clients and stakeholders.Demos registration website and digital event platform functionality.Thoroughly completes all projects within hourly goal and budgetary requirements by using the most efficient methods to execute each project and task.Participates in internal trainings and suggest improvements to department resources/processes.Regularly uses advanced Excel formulas, and can create, edit, and present upon reports to client team.Manage registration areas onsite requiring multiple kiosks, badge printers and giveaways.Supervises onsite team, acts as a point of contact for the client as needed.Develops attendee support plans on own or in conjunction with Customer Service Lead.Understands badge security plans and can create new plans as needed.Creates risk mitigation plans and quickly adapts to changing circumstances requiring changes to plans.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Displays strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical capabilities.Manages own time to meet project deadlines and in a manner that supports others meeting their project deliverables.Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, exhibiting confidence.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.Demonstrate resourcefulness, able to self-direct one's own learning and development with support of peers and managers.Can provide critical, constructive feedback to colleagues in a professional manner.Microsoft Office suite program experience (Outlook, Excel, OneNote); Excel and spreadsheet experience strongly preferred.Language skills - Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural instructions. Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, or the public. Ability to interact both on a one-to-one and group basis.Mathematical skills - Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to create, monitor and understand budgets, debits, credits, and reconciliation.Reasoning skills - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.TRAVEL AND FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE REQUIREDThis position is required to travel to attend events. Air travel and overnight stays are required. There will occasionally be the need to work outside standard business hours.HOW WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOUOur job titles may span more than one career level. The starting salary for this role is between $66,000 and $78,000. Our salary ranges are based on third-party national average market compensation analysis. The actual salary is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?Studies 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 variety of backgrounds and 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 REQUIREMENTSIndividuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required 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 means of transportation, as needed.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.OTHER DUTIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe 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/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change 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.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.LI-Remote