Project Manager, Community Events - Remote

 

Auto req ID: 23310  
Title: Project Manager, Community Events - Remote  
Job Function: Marketing  
Location: Remote 
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company  
Full or Part-Time: Full Time  
 

 At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

 

We maximize employee flexibility and well-being through a virtual mindset that supports our highly distributed, global workforce. We take an outcome-focused, people-centered approach to winning, including welcoming the best talent - wherever they may be.

 

This remote role is not tightly linked to a physical location and provides flexibility in where, when and how you accomplish your work. Remote employees are expected to have a dedicated, quiet and distraction-free work space and an internet connection that’s sufficient for completing their job remotely.

Job Summary

This position is part of a team that is focused on successful development and execution of community building experiences for Harley-Davidson consumers. The Harley-Davidson Experiential Team delivers numerous world-class experiences across the U.S. throughout the year for riders and non-riders and this position plays a crucial role supporting the team.

 

This role will assist the Experiential leadership team through organizing workstreams, timelines and planning sessions to ensure a successful execution of the various experiences. The role requires a customer-led mindset with an ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Job Responsibilities

• Part of an integrated team in planning and executing the event plan including working onsite with consumers and staff during the events. 
• Assists in the development of materials, programs and unique entertainment for each event.
• Utilize stellar consumer experience skills to deliver unique, fun and on-brand events showcasing Harley-Davidson’s products and services.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders using superb written and verbal communication skills
• Oversees budgeting, contracting and supplier selection (with oversight by Experiential Leadership Team) 
• Building and managing relationships with various diverse communities and partners, ex. female ridership groups.
• Supporting programming and driving initiatives which help create a welcoming and inclusive experience for customers.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Education Specifications

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience Requirements

 

Required:  

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience
•  Ability to travel extensively throughout the year
• Proven experience in event project management and execution providing top notch experiences for consumers
• Demonstrated ability to influence and orchestrate work without authority, as well as develop and manage work streams and priorities
• Experience in budgeting and working with external suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple projects while working in a fast-paced environment and tight deadlines
• Competent Microsoft Office products user 

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• (Preferred) Motorcycle riding experience or a willingness to learn to ride is preferred
• (Preferred) Experience working and collaborating with diverse groups and audience

 

Research suggests that 60% of women and underrepresented people might have already talked themselves out of applying. Even if you don’t check every box above, we want to encourage you to introduce yourself. We believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences makes a team stronger — and the stronger our team, the better we can be at delivering a more welcoming and inclusive experience for our customers.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel o