Event Project Manager, US

Overview

Join IDC's expanding U.S. events team as we build high-impact experiences for IT professionals across North America. We're hiring a charismatic, organized, and client-obsessed Event Project Manager (Contractor) who thrives on managing client relationships, managing project timelines, coordinating logistics, and bringing exceptional events to life. This is a remote role with high visibility and even higher impact --perfect for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who can “make it happen” and thrives with the autonomy to work effectively from a home based office. About the RoleAs our Event Project Manager, US, you will serve as the primary client liaison for our clients (a.k.a. partners or sponsors) while also coordinating event logistics from concept to execution. To be successful in this role, you will manage main elements: 1. Partner Management - Managing client goals and contractual activations for all sponsored events in the U.S. events portfolio including in-person and virtual events. 2. Event Operations - Planning, scheduling, and executing all logistical elements to ensure seamless event delivery for clients and the event as a whole. You'll work closely with our U.S. based Audience Development Manager and internal teams across marketing, content, operations, and sales.

 

This role can be located in an approved US based location working from a remote home office. 

 

Responsibilities

Partner Management· Lead kickoff and ongoing calls with sponsors to align on goals and expectations· Translate business objectives into activation strategies across digital and in-person events· Collaborate with audience development to support sponsor-targeted attendee recruitment· Coordinate executive dinners, roundtables, and curated networking experiences· Manage sponsor involvement in speaking opportunities, panels, and brand activations at summits (in-person).· Deliver high-touch customer service and build long-term sponsor relationships· Track KPIs, gather post-event feedback, and report ROI metrics to sponsors· Manage expectations and liaise with sales team to ensure client satisfaction. Event Operations· Manage onsite logistics including venue, floor plans, AV, client activations and event branding. · Work with internal and external teams to coordinate agendas· Prepare and maintain comprehensive event documents: event checklist, welcome packages, run-of-show, hotel checklists, supplier contracts, etc. within budget. · Travel to summit events (approximately 4x a year, within the U.S.) and work directly with clients to greet them, ensure their lead app scanners are setup and coordinate 1:1 meetings.· Handle post-event tasks: final stats, financial reconciliations and reporting, photos to clients, testimonials, and debrief calls.· Ensure sponsor visibility and seamless coordination to create an excellent delegate and sponsor event experience

Qualifications

. 5+ years of experience in event management and/or project management, partner/client relations, or B2B sponsorship delivery· Stellar verbal and written communication skills (English fluency required). Fluency in Spanish would be considered an asset, but not required. · Charismatic, people-first approach; able to lead confidently and build trust with clients· Project management mindset: organized, schedule-driven, and detail-obsessed· Experience with CRM, event tools, MS Teams, Zoom, Monday.com and task tracking platforms· Self-starter with the ability to work independently while staying aligned with virtual teams· Bonus: Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is a strong asset but not required· Bonus: Experience working in IT, B2B tech, or corporate events is highly valuedSample Events You'll Support· Regional CIO Summits (Example: NYC, Chicago, Texas Triangle, SF Bay Area)· Custom, single-sponsor executive roundtables and private dinners in key cities· Virtual round tables & client webinars· National virtual eventsWhy This Role MattersAs IDC expands its U.S. event footprint, this role is pivotal in ensuring we meet (and exceed) sponsor expectations and deliver world-class events. You'll work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values autonomy, innovation, and results. No two days will be the same --if you're adaptable, organized, and client-focused, you'll thrive here.Ready to help deliver standout experiences that connect IT leaders with cutting-edge solutions?Apply now and bring your passion for clients, logistics, and collaboration to IDC.

 

Recruitment Fraud Notice: IDG/IDC/Foundry would like to inform you that we conduct our formal communications via corporate email, our Applicant Tracking System iCIMS, LinkedIn messaging, or directly by phone. We do not use any other platform (including Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, text, instant message, etc.)