Senior Project Manager - Events
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Senior Project Manager, Events at Nteractive is a full-time remote role with UK hybrid options, delivering end-to-end live events (50–3,000 pax) within programmes and as the trusted client partner for Account and Project Directors. You will lead cross-functional workstreams, manage vendors, and control budgets up to £5m/$5m while heading onsite teams and mentoring others. Essential strengths: stakeholder management, calm leadership under pressure, data-driven decision making. To apply, tailor your CV to show end-to-end delivery, budget stewardship and strong vendor collaboration; cite measurable outcomes; reference PM tools like Monday, Smartsheet or Asana and Excel; confirm travel 20–30% and a quiet home workspace with reliable broadband. Include a concise note tying your experience to Nteractive’s global events.
At Nteractive, we bring experiences to life. We partner with some of the world’s leading technology brands to design and deliver unforgettable live events, conferences, executive forums and immersive brand experiences across the globe.
We’re now looking for an experienced and highly capable Senior Project Manager – Events to join our delivery team. This role sits at the heart of our client and project delivery — managing relationships, leading teams, and ensuring complex events are delivered seamlessly, profitably and to the highest possible standards.
Working closely with Account Directors and Project Directors, you’ll take ownership of projects or major workstreams within large-scale programmes, acting as a trusted client partner and a confident leader for internal teams and suppliers.
Client Management & Strategic Input
Partnering with Account Directors / Project Directors to understand client objectives and shape recommended event solutions
Acting as the day-to-day client contact for projects or defined workstreams, managing expectations and requests proactively
Building and owning strong client relationships alongside senior stakeholders
Managing client communications, call cadence and workstream meetings
Using client and attendee feedback to make data-driven recommendations for improvement
Managing issues and escalations calmly and effectively, involving senior colleagues where required
Project Delivery
Leading end-to-end delivery of small to medium-sized events (50–3,000 pax), from executive forums to large conferences
Owning a defined workstream within larger, complex programmes (e.g. Venue & Logistics, Furniture & Foliage, Security, Transport)
Creating and maintaining robust project documentation including timelines, trackers and client handbooks
Providing oversight and guidance across logistics, production, technical production, creative, exhibition and F&B workstreams
Managing vendors and suppliers to ensure delivery meets Nteractive and client standards
Proactively onboarding and managing project teams, setting clear cadence and ownership
Ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are consistently met
Developing contingency plans and gaining client approval where required
Championing best practice and continuous improvement across Nteractive’s Project Management Framework
Finance & Budget Management
Developing accurate, timely event budgets and forecasts
Managing overall budgets or defined budget areas up to £5m / $5m
Providing clear financial commentary and regular budget updates to clients and internal leads
Identifying risks, resolving issues early and ensuring excellent value for money
Proactively identifying cost-saving opportunities
Managing post-event reconciliation and audit reporting
On-Site Leadership
Leading projects onsite as the main event lead, solving problems in real time and adapting plans as required
Owning accountability for defined workstreams on larger events, managing suppliers and internal teams onsite
Ensuring the highest production standards to enhance Nteractive’s reputation and support repeat business
Promoting positive mental health and wellbeing within onsite teams
Acting as escalation point for issues, team welfare and overall onsite experience
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Leading and supporting project teams of up to ~25 people
Coaching and mentoring more junior team members
Sharing knowledge and best practice to develop capability across the team
Role-modelling Nteractive’s values at all times
Personal Competencies
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Confident leader with the ability to mentor, guide and inspire others
Highly collaborative, respectful and team-oriented
Calm and effective under pressure, managing multiple projects simultaneously
Proactive, solutions-focused and commercially aware
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Skills & Experience
Significant project management experience at a similar level within an agency environment
Proven delivery of complex conferences and live events
Deep experience managing logistics-heavy workstreams (venue, security, transport, temp staff, furniture etc.)
Strong financial and commercial acumen, including contract negotiation
Experience managing budgets up to £5m / $5m
Experience briefing and collaborating with creative, production and technical production teams
Advanced Excel skills; confident with PowerPoint and general ICT tools
Experience using project management tools such as Monday, Smartsheet or Asana (desirable)
A collaborative, high-performing culture where people genuinely support one another
The opportunity to work on large-scale, global events for world-leading technology brands
Real ownership, responsibility and trust in your role
International travel and varied, high-impact projects
A business that values quality, consistency and continuous improvement
Benefits
33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
Summer Hours
Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer
Wellbeing & Inclusion initiatives including access to an EAP
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Rewards & Recognition incentives
Volunteering Day
Private Medical Insurance & Cash Plan
Generous Talent Referral Scheme
Life Insurance
Birthday vouchers
Eyecare vouchers
Other Requirements
Quiet home working environment, with flexibility to attend the office for collaboration or client needs
Minimum home broadband capacity: 25MB download / 2MB upload
Willingness and ability to travel internationally (approx. 20–30% of working time)
Love leading complex events, building strong client partnerships and delivering exceptional live experiences?
Take the next step in your career and apply now to join the Nteractive team.