Career Opportunities: Manager Exhibit Project Management (88527)

Company: Freeman
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

About Us Freeman is the global leader in events. Whether virtual, in-person, or hybrid, we are on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the world's largest network of experts, our insights are shaping exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. Our integrated full-service solutions leverage a 100-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter. Summary The Manager - Exhibit Project Management leads a team of event-based technology project managers responsible for the planning and execution for technology aspects of assigned accounts and/or events. This role directs the daily operation of the team by implementing and ensuring compliance with Freeman operational policies and procedures. This position requires very strong people leadership, communication, and technical skills. Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Directly supervise all full-time, part-time, and contingent technical operators to include management of: Scheduling, Payroll, Performance Appraisals, Safety Policies, Expense Reports, Customer Service and Operational Polices * Act as a liaison between Sales and Operations in communicating information and providing technical expertise * Assist Sales in preparing bids and specifying proper equipment and labor * Promotes motivation, communication, teamwork and positive attitude between all personnel and customers * Develops plans for efficient use of materials, equipment, and labor * Modifies operating procedures and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance the profitable usage of resources * Assists Department Heads as needed during very heavy activity * Assists the Director - Technology Project Management with planning for the following: training, cost reductions, assembling budget, replacing personnel, changing vendors, etc. * Works with Human Resources in preparing and updating job descriptions for all positions within the departments supervised * Responsible for evaluating and contracting technology and vendor partnerships as needed to deliver high quality event technology services * Keep abreast of industry technology * Enforce company guidelines for technical training and documentation * Perform other duties as assigned Education & Experience * Bachelor degree (B.A.) or 4 years college/technical trade school and 4 years of experience: or equivalent combination of education and experience (8 years) * Minimum 7 years of related experience within event production * Minimum 3 years of related project management experience Diversity Commitment At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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