Sr. Event Manager, Operations

About the Role

Opus Agency is seeking a Senior Event Manager to serve as the Operations function on large-scale events (5,000–15,000+ attendees) and/or own critical workstreams within highly complex programs. This role requires a detail-driven executor and logistics expert who can lead detailed planning efforts across vendors, timelines, and production elements—ensuring every aspect meets specifications, stays on budget, and aligns with program goals with flawless delivery under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex workstreams and event logistics for large-scale events (5,000–15,000+ attendees).
• Own detailed operational planning, including but not limited to timelines, production schedules, run-of-show, and vendor coordination.
• Partner closely with the Project Lead to ensure operational execution aligns with overall program strategy, client goals, and budget parameters.
• Manage vendor relationships within assigned workstreams, including sourcing, communication, and ensuring delivery meets scope, timeline, and quality expectations.
• Track and manage workstream-level budgets, ensuring expenses are controlled, accurately documented, and aligned with overall program financials.
• Support cost efficiency by identifying savings opportunities and assisting in vendor negotiations to meet budget goals.
• Maintain strong attention to detail across all deliverables, ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and execution.
• Proactively identify and resolve logistical challenges, adapting quickly in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Drive effective communication within assigned workstreams, ensuring all stakeholders understand timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Build and manage operational tools and systems to support efficient execution and reporting, including learning Opus proprietary operational tools.
• Support and guide junior team members within workstreams, sharing knowledge and reinforcing best practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency and execution consistency.
• Travel domestically and internationally to lead event execution including overseeing assigned programs on-site and providing leadership support and/or on-site only support for additional events as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience within the event industry.
• 2–3 years team management experience.
• Experience leading programs or managing complex workstreams at a large scale (e.g., 5,000–15,000+ attendees in person). Please specify events worked on and role in resume.
• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year institution preferred.

Competencies

• Operational Project Management & Execution: Leads detailed execution of program workstreams, including planning, logistics, timelines, and production to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.
• Financial Management: Manages budgets within assigned scope, tracking costs, supporting forecasting, and identifying efficiencies to maintain financial alignment.
• Logistics & Vendor Management: Oversees vendor relationships, negotiations, and deliverables, ensuring all operational components meet scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Process Management & Continuous Improvement: Implements structured processes and tools to improve workflow efficiency, consistency, and executional excellence.
• Problem Solving & Adaptability: Quickly identifies and resolves operational challenges using sound judgment and resourcefulness in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Communication & Coordination: Maintains clear, timely communication within workstreams and across teams, ensuring alignment on responsibilities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Collaboration & Team Contribution: Works collaboratively with Project Lead and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between strategy and execution.
• Quality Control & Attention to Detail: Maintains rigorous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high standards across all deliverables.
• Accountability & Execution Ownership: Takes ownership of assigned workstreams, driving delivery with reliability, precision, and a commitment to excellence.

Pay & Benefits

• 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.
• Starting salary between $75,000 and $90,000, dependent upon factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Salary range subject to change.

Schedule & Travel

Remote position. Travel requirements: 25%–35% of the time. Passport required. Individuals will be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation as needed.