Director, Project Management Operations

The Director, Project Management Operations is a strategic manager to help support the Project Management Department. Working in close contact with the VPs, National Accounts, this person is instrumental in onboarding and training new employees for Project Management. Additionally, this person will act as a liaison between the PM Department and other departments within the company, while working hand-in-hand with the VPs, National Accounts to develop strategic direction for the department, manage resource allocation/scheduling, and budgeting, as well as update training methodologies

Our ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and seven or more years of experience in a similar role; experience in the trade show/events industry is required. They should have strong communication, budgeting, and organizational skills and be comfortable prioritizing projects and responsibilities.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Can

• Manage the schedule on assignments, changes to shows, additions of shows and providing the correct support based on the needs of the events, while simultaneously looking forward to what needs are required now for business in the future.
• Onboard and train all new employees in the Project Management department, including new hires and internal transfers.
• Create training tools and SOPs and revising them when required, while updating the department with changes and training as needed.
• Manage a team of various roles from administrators and travel assistants to Project Coordinators. Assigning these resources to the various PM teams when needed and based on scope.
• Work with the Project Management, Sales and Finance team to assist with budgeting for shows and events

The Expo Group offers a great-work life balance, and this position is remote-eligible. We are hiring in all states other than California, Colorado and New York.

Our people are the foundation of our business, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and more. The Expo Group is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the health and well-being of its employees. That commitment is jeopardized when any of our employees use substances the federal government deems an illegal substance at home or at work, comes to work under their influence, possesses, distributes or sells drugs in the workplace, or abuses alcohol on the job. As part of our commitment to safeguard the wellbeing of our employees and to provide a safe environment for everyone, The Expo Group has established a drug-free workplace policy. All candidates must pass a drug test prior to employment.

The Expo Group is a trusted exhibition and events partner helping organizations grow their attendee, exhibitor and sponsorship revenue through the design and execution of unique, compelling and memorable experiences. The company is headquartered in Dallas with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Las Vegas, Chicago, Austin/San Antonio, Orlando and Washington D.C. Learn more at www.theexpogroup.com.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.