Vice President - Project Management (Chicago, San Diego, Orlando, Las Vegas)

WE HAVE OPPORTUNITIES AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS FOR VP- PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Role - Vice President - Project Management

Location - Las Vegas, Chicago, Orlando, San Diego (We are considering VP-Project Manager from Multiple locations)

Vice President – Project Management

A Vice President of Project Management in the tradeshow industry typically holds a senior leadership role overseeing the execution and delivery of various projects in the tradeshow sector. This role involves a combination of strategic oversight, team leadership, process development, team development and operational expertise. Here's a breakdown of the responsibilities and key skills for this role :

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership and Team Management :

Provide strategic direction and leadership for all exhibition projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and client expectations.

Oversee a team of project managers, coordinators, and other support staff, guiding and training them to achieve project goals on time and within budget.

Helping the team in resolving any challenges in the project lifecycle.

Mentor and develop the project management team, fostering growth, skill development, and collaboration within the department.

Ensure all team members have the necessary tools and support to succeed.

Project Planning and Execution :

Oversee the planning, design, and execution of projects, ensuring budget and timeline—are well-coordinated.

Budget and Risk Management :

Develop and manage budgets for Projects, ensuring cost-efficiency.

Identify potential risks to the project (logistical, financial, or technical) and develop mitigation plans.

Ensure smooth problem-solving in case of unexpected challenges during project delivery.

Reporting and Communication :

Report on project progress to Management by providing updates on timelines, budgets, and any potential issues.

Ensure clear communication across all departments involved in the project, including sales, marketing, operations, and design teams.

Innovation and Process Improvement :

Continuously assess and improve project management processes, tools, and techniques.

Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements to implement cutting-edge solutions in event planning and execution.

Potential Challenges :

Managing the complexity of large number of Projects that require coordination across various teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

Navigating the fast-paced and ever-changing environment of the exhibition industry, including tight deadlines, last-minute changes, and unexpected issues.

Balancing client expectations with realistic project timelines, budgets, and available resources.

At Exponents,  we take pride in continuous evolution. The driving force behind our business growth is a skilled and dedicated Account / Project management team. An ideal Account / Project Manager is an integral part of that team and will have production experience and strong skills in developing and overseeing work plans with in the Exposition Industry. Candidate will have excellent skills in planning, executing, and monitoring projects in order to meet requirements. This is a hybrid role where client interaction is an integral part of the process. Maintaining relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes, strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines are a must. Proven success working with all levels of operations, while controlling budget, scope, and timeline. Candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to exchange and understand information, verbally and or in writing. Will have an excellent skill set in managing time in order to complete tasks quickly and efficiently. Ability to organize workload, processes, or physical objects and spaces. . Show-site operational understanding and experience within the trade show industry a must. Experience handling a project as it moves through production stages from planning, to show-site delivery and set up, to post event closure all while keeping clients informed of overall progress. Experience managing project and product scope, including identifying deliverables and goals to help mitigate changes to a project. Experience providing direction to a team of employees to reach day to day goals. Experience or knowledge of maintaining a formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives. Includes Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Systems. Proven success of working with teammates to reach goals and project standards. Able to handle projects as assigned while maintaining company standards.