Project Manager

Position Summary / Objective

The Project Manager oversees and coordinates all aspects of interactive projects for trade shows. This role ensures interactive applications run successfully in clients' trade show booths, working closely with clients and internal teams to meet technical, creative, and operational requirements.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Full-time position with a standard workday schedule. Onsite position in Pittsburgh, PA; no remote work. Candidates must be local and able to interview in person.

Responsibilities

The following duties represent the main responsibilities of the role. This list is not exhaustive. The person in this position will perform additional tasks as assigned and as needed.

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from planning to execution, including post-event meetings and reporting.

• Define and coordinate all project requirements such as timelines, concepting and design requirements, software, technical integration, and equipment needs.

• Manage and participate in all internal team meetings and client meetings related to the projects.

• Handle all client and internal team communication, including updates, questions, content, and next steps.

• Use Brandgage's software tools to keep timelines, requirements, and other information current. Create and maintain organized, well-written project documentation.

• Travel a few times per year to handle show logistics and on-site application setup, and troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

• Organize project assets and other content in the company's folder structure.

• Perform testing and QA for interactive applications.

• Run and report on post-show data.

• Manage multiple projects at once.

• Assist other Project Managers with project tasks when needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Business, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• 3 to 7 years of project management experience

• Highly organized and flexible, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a professional presence

• Ability to build relationships, motivate teams, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization, client teams, and other vendors on the project

• Goal-driven, flexible, and adaptable in a deadline-driven environment

• Strong time-management skills and attention to detail

• Ability to identify issues and put effective solutions in place

• Ability to learn new technologies and software quickly

Preferred

• Previous experience in exhibit houses, trade show environments, or the experiential marketing industry is strongly preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• Experience with Google Workspace, Asana, Harvest, Dropbox, and Microsoft Office. Comfortable learning in-house project tools.

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to interview in person in Pittsburgh?
• What salary range are you looking for?

Experience:

• project management: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15229 (Required)

Work Location: In person