Senior Project Manager – 12-Month FTC

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. Operating as a full-service agency partner or through embedding specialist talent into client teams, FIRST brings brands and people together through creative, connected experiences.

FIRST works with clients across various industries, including financial services, technology, new & traditional media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services.

*THIS IS A 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITION*

The Senior Project Manager is part of the global Events & Experiences team within FIRST and will consistently deliver exceptional service to our clients through superior project management. This position is an integral part of our EMEA team and will be responsible for leading, managing and executing the coordination of various events.

What You Would Get To Do

• Manage, prioritise, and oversee execution of multiple key virtual, hybrid and in-person events globally
• Lead the full project lifecycle from creative concept and development through initial briefing, to planning, execution and reconciliation
• Maintain client relationship and ensure scope and agreements are monitored and achieved throughout the project planning process
• Lead clients on how best to deliver virtual, hybrid and in-person meetings, conferences, and events
• Manage the project team to ensure adherence to client and all FIRST standards and practices connected to successful project management
• Create and manage budgets for assigned events including invoice management, cashflow and timely budget reconciliation
• Create and closely monitor profitability at every opportunity, liaising with Project Accounting and Account Director
• Track and maintain project team time spent to projects to accurately reflect the work being done
• Manage venues, vendors, clients, project team members and project timelines within the assigned total budget
• Sourcing, negotiating, contracting and managing supplier selection, increasing profitability where possible
• Capture key intelligence to enable knowledge sharing, efficiency, and future improved performance
• Ensure continual improvement of our supplier base by seeking new event industry innovations, deepening of supplier and venue relationships

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years experience in end–to-end event management (ideally corporate)
• Proficient with G suite, Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook and Excel, Teams and SharePoint)
• Proficient in Excel Budget management and reconciliation
• Excellent presentation creation and formatting skills
• Familiarity with web-based event platforms
• Awareness of Technical Production and Creative Asset Management fulfilment preferred, not required
• Knowledge of venues and suppliers in key cities

Education and Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt, be flexible and collaborate with team members in a diplomatic manner
• Willing to travel to various locations for site-visits and on-site management of events
• Resourceful individual with the ability to take direction and work independently; be proactive with ideas and creative problem solving
• High organizational skill
• Hybrid role, in-office a minimum of 2 days a week

FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.