Events Project Manager

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Job description

Overview:

The Events Project Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive project management for large-scale events across the organization including conferences, tradeshows, hospital openings and other events as needed.

Responsibilities:
Facilitate all aspects of conference/meeting planning including site research/visits, vendor negotiation, event registration, logistics management, onsite staffing and post-event reporting
Work on multiple meetings and large-scale conferences for three business units simultaneously
Collaborate with colleagues to plan and execute conferences/events - this includes working closely with corporate and divisional executives, field leadership, creative services, social media, brand and other teams
Negotiate hotel, lodging and event space rental contracts to meet approved budget
Conduct conference-specific research as needed; present findings
Compile and maintain master conferences/events calendar across entire organization
Schedule planning kick-off meetings with internal stakeholders for all conferences/events
Lead planning calls throughout the entirety of the conference/event lifecycle
Project manage all logistical aspects of conferences/events from kick-off through post-mortem
Qualifications:
Experience in planning meetings, conferences or events ranging in size from 10-500+ attendees
Proven track record in negotiating with hotels and event venues
Strong relationship building skills with vendors
Deadline oriented with high focus on detail and process
Excellent multi-tasker, calm under pressure, team player
Ability to travel to conferences/events and serve as logistical onsite lead
Comfortable in giving direction to event staff and supplier
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience or ability to quickly learn Workfront project management tool; daily usage required of job
Experience or ability to quickly learn Cvent conference management tool; frequent usage required of job

Additional Data:

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.