Project Manager, Corporate Events

Building a Brand starts with a Story FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management Delivery, and Data Insights services. For 30 years, we have utilized three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency. Managing over 37,000 events projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors.

FIRST is part of the broader Encore family of companies. Encore is a global leader in event production and technology. Consistently recognized for excellence, recent honors include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more.

Location: Menlo Park or San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) Must reside in Menlo Park or San Francisco, CA to be able to go into office 3 days a week, up to 5 if there is a business need. com What You Would Get To Do The Project Manager is responsible for supporting clients with both internal and client-facing events and conferences, delivering exceptional service through effective project management and creative solutions. This role involves overseeing all aspects of event operations, from initial briefing to post-event reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

include managing project plans, collateral, registration, transportation, hotel accommodations, entertainment, food and beverage, audio/visual needs, webcasts, staging, speaker coordination, and event execution. There is a requirement for onsite events to travel domestically or abroad as required. e.

What We Are Looking For

: Bachelor's degree preferred 5–7+ years’ event management experience, preferably in a corporate or financial environment Experience in events, conferences, meeting and production management, including but not limited to C-level executive events, cocktail receptions and dinners, meetings and multi-day events Experience in working with and managing senior clients Proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint and Excel Motivated, self-starter, ability to work independently and project plan; ability to think innovatively Excellent project management skill