Event Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is partnering with a global technology leader to hire an Event Operations Project Manager. This role supports a design-focused team dedicated to elevating the impact of design across the organization, with a focus on delivering seamless operational planning and execution for large-scale internal events of 2,500–3,000 attendees.

Location : Seattle, WA (onsite)

Duration : 6-month contract

Hours : 40 hours / week

Pay Rate : $80-84 / hour

Position Overview :

The Event Operations PM will oversee end-to-end operational processes, ensuring capacity planning, intake, budget management, scheduling, and review mechanisms are aligned to strategic business goals. This role requires an experienced operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and has a proven track record in managing large-scale event operations and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead capacity planning, intake, budget tracking, scheduling, and reviews across major events and programs.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support consistent and scalable event delivery.
• Track and report on key performance metrics (KPIs) to measure efficiency and drive continuous improvement.
• Own program strategy and workflows from planning through execution, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Draft and distribute recap reports; secure necessary approvals from mid- to senior-level stakeholders.
• Identify blockers, define clear mitigation plans, and communicate risks and updates across stakeholders.
• Drive process optimization and implement tools for improved efficiency (Airtable, Smartsheets, Asana).
• Support other internal projects and initiatives led by the design team.

Qualifications :