Creative Project Manager

Digital People is a leader in employment technology and talent solutions, seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead high-visibility executive programming and strategic event partnerships. The role involves managing third-party sponsorships, executing corporate events, and optimizing engagement strategies to drive business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and execution of third-party sponsorships and priority corporate events (in-person, hybrid, and virtual)
• Serve as the central project manager across all event workstreams, coordinating internal and external teams
• Manage end-to-end event production: timelines, vendors, agencies, platforms, logistics, on-site execution, engagement strategy, contingency planning, and post-event reporting
• Support development of integrated event strategies aligned to business goals and target audiences
• Partner cross-functionally to define event goals, scope, and audience engagement strategies
• Manage/maintain budgets (typically under $300K), including forecasting and tracking
• Analyze performance metrics and engagement data to optimize future programs
• Implement scalable processes, tools, and best practices across the events portfolio
• Manage approximately six major events annually, with peak activity in September/October
• Collaborate across U.S., UK, and Germany time zones (U.S.-based role; flexibility required for early/late meetings)
• Lead planning and execution of major third-party industry conferences throughout the year, including large-scale trade shows and HR technology expos. Responsibilities include managing booth activations, speaking sessions, hosted luncheons and evening events, and overseeing full setup and breakdown logistics

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of experiential marketing or large-scale event management experience within a corporate or agency environment
• Strong tradeshow and large booth activation expertise, including strategies to drive booth traffic and engagement
• Experience producing conferences, hosted programs, and executive-level events
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional workstreams
• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; data-driven mindset
• Proficient in Google Workspace; comfortable working on Mac systems
• Relevant certifications (CMP, CSEP, CMM, DES, PMP) are a plus