Project Manager, External Relations & Events
The Project Manager at Devex will serve as the central traffic controller for the Office of the President, overseeing various moving projects and maintaining real-time updates on project management dashboards. Key responsibilities include:
- Office Project Management & Systems
Operational Coherence: Track deliverables across multiple projects.
Contact & Database Management: Build, organize, and maintain master contact lists and network databases.
Cross-Functional Support: Ensure seamless execution of internal initiatives across teams.
- Partnerships & Communications Initiatives
Partnership Execution: Operationalize custom media partnerships, manage partner assets, and ensure visibility across Devex channels.
Strategic Outreach Campaigns: Plan and drive targeted communication initiatives, such as campaigns to Congressional offices or advocacy organizations.
- Event Operationalization & Logistics
End-to-End Delivery: Transform event concepts into flawless realities, including venue sourcing, catering coordination, invitation workflows, guest-list curation, on-site branding layout, and run-of-show tracking.
Logistics Engine: Own the venue sourcing, catering coordination, invitation workflows, guest-list curation, on-site branding layout, and run-of-show tracking.
On-Site Operational Support: Manage vendors and troubleshoot logistics under pressure during Devex activations.
- Executive Staffing & External Representation
Executive Coordination: Accompany the President and Senior Director to high-profile executive meetings, manage precise follow-ups, capture action items, and steer senior-level relationship momentum.
Frontline Representation: Attend DC-based development events, panels, and networking receptions to represent Devex, sharing information and establishing new organizational touchpoints.
To succeed in this role, candidates should have 2-4 years of professional experience, ideally within global development, media, public relations, or high-end project management. They should possess the ability to interact comfortably with C-suite executives and senior officials, along with a strong organizational methodology and hands-on proficiency with digital project management tools, CRMs, or collaborative workspaces.
About the Organization: Devex is a media platform connecting 1+ million development professionals with news, jobs, content series, events, and funding. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.