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Soho Square Solutions lists this Event Operations Manager opportunity in new york city, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Event Manager (Contract)
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: 40 hours/week with flexibility during event periods
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Event Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of several high-profile corporate and client-facing events. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong project management skills who can manage multiple stakeholders, vendors, timelines, and event logistics while ensuring a best-in-class attendee experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience delivering large-scale conferences, executive events, corporate programs, or financial services events from inception through post-event evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead event planning and execution activities for multiple corporate and flagship events.
Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, logistics plans, and project schedules.
Coordinate cross-functionally with marketing, communications, sales, and business stakeholders.
Manage vendor relationships including venues, catering, audio-visual providers, production teams, and event agencies.
Oversee event registration systems, attendee communications, event websites, and digital platforms.
Coordinate travel, accommodations, and logistics for speakers, guests, and attendees.
Provide onsite event management support, including registration, vendor oversight, and issue resolution.
Monitor event deliverables to ensure deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Conduct post-event analysis, reporting, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout the event lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
3-5 years of event management experience.
Proven success delivering corporate conferences, client events, executive events, or large-scale programs.
Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
Experience managing event budgets, vendors, contracts, and logistics.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality events.
Experience using event management platforms, registration systems, and website management tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting events within banking, capital markets, financial services, or other regulated industries.
Familiarity with platforms such as Cvent, Eventbrite, Bizzabo, Splash, or similar event management tools.
Experience working with senior executives, sponsors, and external partners
Who can apply
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