Project/Program Manager II (Contingent)
Amazon
New York, New York
Job Description
This project manager position would help oversee elements of TwitchCon related to large-scale sponsorships. These complex, multifaceted events augment the core event activation team, and fit within the Brand Partnership Studio group. These is a strictly seasonal role but essential both in planning and physically present on site to support the company’s tentpole events.
The project manager position will be integrally involved in all facets across the two TwitchCons. They will directly support multiple departments across the organization.
This position reports to the Senior Program Activation Manager and would have duties including:
Oversee logistics directly related to event sponsorships, and coordinate with partners and vendors to build out prime areas of the show including the exhibition hall and other key areas of the convention.
Work across multiple departments to achieve consensus and map out sales/production timelines and other preshow-related activities.- Integrate with numerous project management tools, including Asana, Slack, Instagantt, and Google Docs, to keep information current.
- Liaise with the Events group on capabilities and determining how to execute them.
- Vendor management, including booth design agencies, AV, and creative.
- Ensure that all required sponsored elements are produced in high quality, and are installed correctly on-site.
- Schedule meetings with key stakeholders as needed.
- Supervise on-site activities, including booth builds, banner placements, and overall logistics as pertaining to sponsorships.
- Work directly with sponsors on client calls and during the show itself, and coordinate discussions.
- Physically oversee key areas of the events during show hours, such as purple carpets and outdoor areas.