Manager Operations Manager Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Senior Event Manager, Operations

Group/Team: Client Services Delivery / Event Management

Reports to: Associate Director, Event Management / Director, Event Management

Location: Remote

Employment Type: FT, Salaried, Exempt

Travel Requirements: 25% - 35% | Passport required

WHO WE ARE | OPUS AGENCY

Opus Agency partners with world-shaping brands like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce to catalyze movements through shared experiences. Crafted through our end-to-end capabilities and propelled from the epicenter of events, content, and community, these experiences are renowned for accelerating momentum—and success—for everyone involved. 

Built across four decades, we scale excellence at the forefront of focused strategy, fearless creativity, emerging technology, and agile delivery. Today, as the flagship of The Opus Group, our team members are outperforming from hubs throughout the United States, in the heart of London, and around the world.

If you embody our cultural pillars—if you can bring versatility, embody optimism, elevate integrity, catalyze curiosity, and own excellence—then join us in fueling the future of brand movements.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Senior Event Manager who is a detail-driven executor; logistics expert; a process-oriented individual to serve as the Operations function on large-scale events (5,000–15,000+ attendees) and/or own critical workstreams within highly complex programs. 

You must lead detailed planning efforts across vendors, timelines, and production elements—ensuring every aspect meets specifications, stays on budget, and aligns with program goals - flawless delivery under tight deadlines.

YOU SHOULD HAVE

• 5+ years of project management experience within the event industry

• 2 -3 years team management experience

• Experience leading programs or managing complex workstreams at a large scale (e.g., 5,000-15,000+ attendees in person) *Please specify events worked on and role in resume.

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year institution preferred

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead execution of complex workstreams and event logistics for large-scale events (5,000–15,000+ attendees).

• Own detailed operational planning, including but not limited to timelines, production schedules, run-of-show, and vendor coordination.

• Partner closely with the Project Lead to ensure operational execution aligns with overall program strategy, client goals, and budget parameters.

• Manage vendor relationships within assigned workstreams, including sourcing, communication, and ensuring delivery meets scope, timeline, and quality expectations.

• Track and manage workstream-level budgets, ensuring expenses are controlled, accurately documented, and aligned with overall program financials.

• Support cost efficiency by identifying savings opportunities and assisting in vendor negotiations to meet budget goals.

• Maintain strong attention to detail across all deliverables, ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and execution.

• Proactively identify and resolve logistical challenges, adapting quickly in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

• Drive effective communication within assigned workstreams, ensuring all stakeholders understand timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.

• Build and manage operational tools and systems to support efficient execution and reporting, this could include learning Opus proprietary operational tools.

• Support and guide junior team members within workstreams, sharing knowledge and reinforcing best practices.

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency and execution consistency.

• Travel domestically and internationally to lead event execution including overseeing assigned programs on-site and providing leadership support and/or on-site only support for additional events as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

KEY COMPETENCIES

Operational Project Management & Execution

Leads detailed execution of program workstreams, including planning, logistics, timelines, and production to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.

Financial Management

Manages budgets within assigned scope, tracking costs, supporting forecasting, and identifying efficiencies to maintain financial alignment.

Logistics & Vendor Management

Oversees vendor relationships, negotiations, and deliverables, ensuring all operational components meet scope, budget, and quality standards.

Process Management & Continuous Improvement

Implements structured processes and tools to improve workflow efficiency, consistency, and executional excellence.

Problem Solving & Adaptability

Quickly identifies and resolves operational challenges using sound judgment and resourcefulness in fast-paced, changing environments.