Event Technology Project Manager (Platform delivery specialist)

Description

Position at Opus Agency

Position Description

Job Title:Event Technology Project Manager(platform delivery specialist)

Group/Team:Event Technology & Registration

Reports to:Sr. Event Technology Project Manageror Associate Director (Event Technology & Registration)

Location:Remote within United States

Status:Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Travel Requirements:20%, domestic/international (passport required)

WHO WE ARE

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 an 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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Event Technology & Registration Project Manager (platform delivery specialist) will serve as both a lead and consultant on small to medium scale in-person and/or digital events simultaneously. This role is responsible for project managing event registration and digitalplatforms, which includes working with clients and other stakeholders to build effective event technology experiences, overseeing vendors, and actively managing the attendee registration process.

This role manages the digital experiences of events in their entirety, in some cases independently and in other cases leading or in conjunction with a team. This role will lead and supervise Opus employees filling event support roles on projects and ensure that planning schedules are met, budgets are balanced, Opus and client processes are implemented, and client needs are anticipated and exceeded.

This is a client-facing role, which will work directly alongside Opus Project Managers, Technical Architects, Configuration Specialists, and Attendee Support personnel to deliver unforgettable experiences and delight our Fortune 100 & 500 corporate clientele.

YOU SHOULD HAVE

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant role, with strong preference for experience in corporate events
• Proven experience in registration management on events from discovery to execution
• Preferred experience with event technology platforms such as RainFocus, Swoogo, Stova, Cvent, Eventbase, Airtable
  • Strong preference for existing RainFocus experience
• Preferred experience with group housing experience, session content management and tools and session scanning/lead retrieval management
• Bachelor's degree from four-year institution is preferred

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• High-Volume Portfolio Oversight: Serve as overall client-facing Event Technology project manager on small to mid-sized platform configuration projects for an Opus key account; managea high volume of concurrent event technology projects.
• Event Technology Expertise: Demonstrate proficiency in eventplatforms and tools; understand functionality, user experience, and troubleshooting; participate in technical discussions, platform demos, and consult clients on configuration best practiceswith support. Technology includes microsites, registration sites, content catalogs and agenda builders, speaker/exhibitor portals, mobile apps, and attendee networking modules.
• Stakeholder andProject Leadership:Act as the primary contact for clients, internal stakeholders, and vendors for event technology and registration workstreams. Lead recurring client/team meetings, and technical discussions. Drive cross-functional alignment from intake through post-event closeout. Act as primary escalation point between client needs and technical execution teams.
• Schedule andIntake Management:Develop and drive workback schedules by project for multiple concurrent projects andensure seamless delivery across overlapping deadlines.
• TechnicalConsultation andRequirements Gathering:Participate in scoping discussions. Translate client business objectives into scope documents, technical requirements, and functional specs for configuration specialists.
• Technical Resource Delegation: Brief, direct, and oversee configuration specialists in the building, configuration, and maintenance of event technologymodules.
• Governance andQuality Assurance: Establish and adhere to platform setup standards, templates, and maintain governance requirements; perform user-acceptance testing to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Process & Template Optimization: Maintain and continuously refine standard operating procedures, documentation, and templates to increase speed and quality of delivery.
• Risk andIssue Mitigation: Proactively identify scope creep, timeline risks, or technical bottlenecks; implement mitigation plans to keep projects within time and budget constraints, escalatecritical issues to senior management as appropriate.
• Onsite Operations Oversight:Manage setup workflows and technical logistics for on-site deployments (e.g., badge pick-up, session scanning) when required, coordinatingvendors,onsite support teams.
• Additional Project Support: As bandwidth allows, serveas overall Event Technology and Registration lead on small to mid-sized projects, or as a workstream lead on large projects. Include pre-planning roles and onsite-only roles in registration, session scanning and other event technology workstreams.
• Administrative/Operational Support:Participate in internal trainingsand creating resources; recommend process and resource improvements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises work of project team members from Event Technology & Registration

• May oversee work of temporary staff deployed onsite at events

COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Displays strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Manages own time to meet project deadlines and in a manner that supports others meeting their project deliverables.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, exhibiting confidence.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload on multiple projects & events simultaneously.
• Successfully perform in high stress, fast-paced environment.
• Accept changes with short notice and tolerate frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively with other employees, vendors, and clients.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, able to self-direct one’s own learning and development with support of peers and managers.
• Can provide critical, constructive feedback to colleagues in a professional manner.
• Microsoft Office suite program experience (Outlook, Excel, OneNote); Excel and spreadsheet experience strongly preferred.
• Language skills - Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural instructions.Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, or the public. Ability to interact both on a one-to-one and group basis.
• Mathematical skills - Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to create, monitor and understand budgets, debits, credits, and reconciliation.
• Reasoning skills - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

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 $66,000and $78,000. Our salary ranges are based on third-party national average market compensation analysis. The actual salary is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferableskills, 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 diverse, inclusive, and authentic team - so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experiencedoesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.

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 ofthe 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 multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Opus Agency does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Revised 2026by Opus Agency