Project Manager Operations Jobs in Fairview, OR (NOW HIRING)

Description
Position at Opus Agency
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.
Communication & Coordination
Maintains clear, timely communication within workstreams and across teams, ensuring alignment on responsibilities, timelines, and deliverables.
Collaboration & Team Contribution
Works collaboratively with Project Lead and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between strategy and execution.
Quality Control & Attention to Detail
Maintains rigorous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high standards across all deliverables.
Accountability & Execution Ownership
Takes ownership of assigned workstreams, driving delivery with reliability, precision, and a commitment to excellence.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN

• Full time position
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Health & Dental Insurance (choice of plans)
• 100% Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Opportunity to elect additional life insurance and LTD insurance at employee expense
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunity to contribute pre-tax dollars to flexible spending accounts
• 401(K) with employer match
• Flexibility in work schedules
• Generous time off

HOW WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting salary for this role is between $75,000 and $90,000. Our salary ranges are based on third-party national average market compensation analysis. The actual salary is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?
Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don't worry about checking every single box. At Opus Agency, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team - so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.
Physical Requirements:
Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and will be required to stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. Individuals will be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation as needed.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Other Duties and Acknowledgement:
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Opus Agency does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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