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Project Director (Conference)
This remote work position will be based in the DC metro area and is responsible for delivering high quality project results that provide value to the client; ensures high levels of client satisfaction; manages conference team, subcontractors and vendors, meets or exceeds project budget and profitability objectives; and pursues opportunities for additional business.
This remote work position will be based in the DC metro area and is responsible for delivering high quality project results that provide value to the client; ensures high levels of client satisfaction; manages conference team, subcontractors and vendors, meets or exceeds project budget and profitability objectives; and pursues opportunities for additional business.
Key Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Managing and overseeing the day to day activities for the planning and implementation of multiple concurrent events ranging in size up to 3,000 attendees.
Managing and overseeing the day to day activities for the planning and implementation of multiple concurrent events ranging in size up to 3,000 attendees.
- Preparing and monitoring project budgets, work plans, schedules and status reports
- Managing conference team
- Developing standard operating procedures for large scale event support event support
- Managing and interface with clients
- Some non-local travel required
- Overseeing contract invoicing
- Participating in proposal writing and development
- Marketing for new business
- Having the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with attention to general details and client specifications
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree required
· Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or CGMP required
Experience:
- Understanding of federal contracting rules and regulations - required
- Knowledge of international travel regulations
- Knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations
The ideal candidate will have a combination of the following:
- 10 or more years experience in planning Federal government meetings. Must have knowledge of federal contracting rules and regulations
- 5 or more years direct experience in managing Federal government contracts
- 5 or more years of project management experience
- 5 or more years of supervisory experience
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent management of people through coaching and delegation
- Proven leadership ability, customer service and analytical skills
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects
- Ability to develop, implement, and monitor Standard Operating Procedures
- Strong process and management skills; strategic and creative problem-solving skills
- Works efficiently in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt quickly to change
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to resolve sensitive and complex issues
- Able to work well with all levels of management, staff, outside clients, and vendors
- Proficient with budget and work plan development in the Federal Government sector
- Proficient with Cvent – or equivalent online registration software
- Proficient with MS Office Suite, Outlook, Word and especially Excel
About EDJ Associates,
We are a woman-owned small business providing management consulting and technical services based in Herndon, Virginia. Founded in 1999, we’ve established a solid track record of success in the planning, design, and implementation of a wide range of projects in the areas of administrative and peer review support, event planning, logistics management, and information management. Our clients include Federal agencies, state and local units of government, private companies, and nonprofit organizations.
