[Hiring] Event Project Manager @International Data Group

Role Description

Join IDC's expanding U.S. events team as we build high-impact experiences for IT professionals and IT leaders across North America. We’re hiring a charismatic, organized, and client-centric Event Project Manager to support a portfolio of assigned events within our U.S. events business. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Events – Americas and operates as part of a broader regional team, working collaboratively across a global events organization to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences. This is a remote full-time role with high visibility and impact—ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and can manage multiple concurrent projects with autonomy from a home-based office.

As an Event Project Manager, U.S., you will serve as the primary client liaison across your assigned portfolio of events, managing sponsor relationships and coordinating event logistics from concept through execution. This role requires the ability to manage multiple event types simultaneously, including large-scale summits, custom (single sponsor) client events, and virtual programs. A strong emphasis is placed on delivering event experiences tailored to contracted client objectives.

• Partner Management
  • Manage client goals and contractual activations across assigned events within the U.S. portfolio, including in-person and virtual programs.
• Event Operations
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute all logistical elements to ensure seamless delivery across multiple concurrent events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in event management, client/partner relations, or B2B sponsorship delivery.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English fluency required; Spanish is a plus).
• Client-centric mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Confident, professional, and personable; able to build relationships and work effectively with senior stakeholders and strong personalities.
• Demonstrated project management capability with a structured, deadline-driven approach.
• Experience with event and project management tools such as Monday.com (preferred) and CVENT (preferred) – or the ability to learn these systems quickly.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and virtual collaboration tools such as MS Teams and Zoom.
• Experience with WordPress or similar CMS platforms is a plus.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while collaborating across distributed teams.

Requirements

• Lead kickoff calls and ongoing meetings with sponsors to align on goals, expectations, and deliverables.
• Translate client business objectives into tailored activation strategies across in-person, virtual, and custom event formats.
• Manage sponsor relationships across multiple assigned events, ensuring a high level of service and engagement.
• Coordinate and execute custom client programs, including executive dinners, roundtables, private events, and bespoke experiences.
• Collaborate with audience development to support sponsor-targeted attendee recruitment.
• Manage sponsor participation in speaking opportunities, panels, and brand activations at in-person summits.
• Lead regular communication with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders (primarily via MS Teams).
• Track KPIs, gather post-event feedback, and deliver ROI reporting to sponsors.
• Partner closely with sales teams to manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction.
• Plan and execute event logistics across multiple concurrent programs, including venue coordination, floorplan management, AV, branding, and client activations.
• Develop and manage detailed event documentation, including project plans, run-of-show, budgets, and supplier contracts.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage agendas, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure seamless sponsor visibility and execution to deliver a high-quality experience for both attendees and clients.
• Travel to assigned events (approximately 4–6 times annually), primarily within the U.S., with occasional travel to Canada to support summit events.
• Support select custom client programs in key cities such as San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Dallas, and Boston.
• Oversee onsite execution, including client management, meeting coordination, and event troubleshooting.
• Manage post-event activities including reporting, financial reconciliation, client deliverables, and debriefs.

Benefits

• 15 vacation days (prorated based on start date).
• 12 company-paid holidays.
• 6 paid sick days (prorated based on start date; may vary by state).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date).
• 1 volunteer day.
• 401(k) company match (IDC matches 3% on the first 6% of employee contributions).
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid parental leave.