Project/Program Manager
Horizontal Talent

Join a fast-paced event content marketing team supporting large-scale events in Seattle, WA. This role is ideal for a highly organized project or program manager who can own complex workstreams, keep deliverables moving on time, and collaborate across multiple teams in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end coordination of assigned event content workstreams and related deliverables.
• Build and maintain detailed project timelines, trackers, milestones, and status updates.
• Partner cross-functionally with product marketing and other stakeholders to keep projects moving forward.
• Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and roadblocks clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support content development planning across event programs with a strong focus on operational excellence.
• Manage a high volume of deliverables while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Contribute to post-event review and analysis, including recommendations for future improvements.
• Work collaboratively across teams to help deliver high-quality content and event-related outputs.

Skills

• Strong project or program management experience with a proven ability to manage deadlines and deliverables.
• Experience coordinating complex workstreams in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder and leadership updates.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems quickly, and handle ambiguity with confidence.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to review data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Comfort working with a variety of project management tools and software.

Preferred Skills

• Background in event marketing, experiential marketing, or event program management.
• Experience with conference or event-related workstreams, especially content or operational coordination.
• Familiarity with tools such as M365, AirTable, RainFocus, Cvent, or Asana.
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders and navigating complex organizational environments.
• Ability to manage large volumes of deliverables across multiple teams.
• Project management certification such as PMP, CMP, PgMP, or Prince2.

Horizontal is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and believe that equity and inclusion strengthen the teams and communities we support.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $22 - $50 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

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