Events Manager
Robert Half · Oakdale, PA · 4 days ago
On-siteManagementTemporary
Responsibilities
- Lead project planning efforts by defining scope, milestones, timelines, and ownership across multiple workstreams.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate activities, resolve roadblocks, and maintain momentum throughout the project lifecycle.
- Apply structured project management practices to monitor progress, manage risks, and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies and support scrum-based delivery approaches when projects require iterative planning and execution.
- Oversee the coordination of corporate, community, and charity events, ensuring logistics, schedules, and resources are organized effectively.
- Build and maintain project documentation, including plans, action logs, meeting notes, and follow-up items.
- Track dependencies and priorities across concurrent initiatives to help teams meet deadlines and business objectives.
- Support stakeholder meetings by preparing agendas, aligning participants, and driving clear next steps and accountability.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing projects in a formal project management environment.
- Strong ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- PMP certification or comparable project management credential is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies with the ability to apply them in practical settings.
- Experience coordinating events such as corporate programs, community activities, or charitable initiatives.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage timelines, documentation, and deliverables with a high level of accuracy and follow-through.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience.
Skills
- Project Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Event Coordination
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
Pay
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
- This is a long-term contract position.