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Sr. Event Technology Project ManagerThe Opus Group • Washington, DC, US
Sr. Event Technology Project Manager

Sr. Event Technology Project Manager

The Opus Group • Washington, DC, US
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Sr. Event Technology Project Manager

Opus 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 a Sr. Event Technology 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.

The Sr. Event Technology Project Manager will serve as both a lead and consultant on medium-to-large events simultaneously, including 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 attendee-facing digital platforms. This entails working with clients and other stakeholders to scope, build, launch and maintain digital event experiences and actively managing the attendee registration process. This role will also manage onsite operations for related workstreams, including but not limited to badge pick-up / attendee check-in, attendee help desk, session scanning deployment, 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. This role requires the ability to independently manage own work and the ability to manage a team's 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 with the following tools : Rainfocus, Swoogo, Stova, Cvent, Eventbase, Airtable
  • Proven experience in management of large and high-touch events successfully from concept to execution
  • Bachelor's degree from four-year institution is preferred
  • Supervisor experience preferred
  • Content management and group housing management preferred

Essential Responsibilities :

  • Lead the planning, execution, and closeout of attendee-facing event technology projects including, but not limited to registration, content / session scheduling, session scanning, exhibitor resource centers, speaker resource centers, mobile apps, and customer service
  • 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 (e.g., technical architecture / platform configuration, housing management, customer service) and represent these workstreams to clients as Opus team lead
  • Oversee all assigned tasks on multiple concurrent projects across event types
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, internal stakeholders, and vendors for all event technology and registration workstreams
  • Demonstrate proficiency in digital platforms and tools; understands functionality, user experience, and troubleshooting; consults clients on configuration best practices
  • Develop, maintain, and drive workback schedules
  • 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
  • Delivers projects within time and budgetary requirements
  • Oversee complex onsite deployments, including for 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 :

  • Supervises work of project team members from Event Technology & Registration
  • Oversees work of temporary staff deployed onsite at events
  • Acts 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
  • Excellent documentation skills
  • Skilled at prioritizing multiple projects in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
  • Adaptable to last-minute changes and frequent interruptions
  • Always maintains 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 analyzing event data and supporting budget management and reconciliation
  • 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 job titles may span more than one career level. The starting salary for this role is between $78,000 and $90,000. 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 requirements :

    Individuals 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 acknowledgement :

    The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the

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