Program Manager - Technomic, Food Service

Primary Objectives

Technomic is seeking a Program Manager who will deliver superior project planning and execution of one of our programs. You will initiate plan and execute highly visible programs (such as industry conferences) while working with key internal and external stakeholders. You will also oversee the execution of associated program deliverables (e.g. reports and webinars) that occur throughout the year. The ideal candidate will be able to build a rapport with senior leadership and program members to better perform the responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end management of program deliverables including reports live conferences and webinars
• Ensure that both the program deliverables and client communications (including live and virtual event registrations) follow timelines and all project details are addressed throughout all project phases
• Develop strong partnerships with external and internal key stakeholders (including advisory accounting sales marketing and design)
• Alert management of issues while making recommendations for suitable and creative solutions
• Respond appropriately to staff and member questions and requests in a timely manner
• Track key performance indicators related to the program and provide feedback and recommendations for continued performance improvement
• Oversee all aspects of planning and executing our virtual and in-person events including registration communication conference agendas kickoff and wrap-up meetings content development and guest speaker recruitment
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless event delivery
• Lead innovation sessions and present strategic insights to senior leadership
• Manage the day-to-day tasks of a support staff member mentoring and shaping career development
• Remain knowledgeable of foodservice industry macro trends

Qualifications :

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading project timelines involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and executing with a high level of quality
• Experience organizing and executing live conferences and virtual events (including event registration speaker recruitment hotel contracts for events etc.)
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally (including with both senior and junior staff and event vendors) to achieve Technomics program goals
• Competency to resolve problems prioritize and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Exhibits stellar multitasking organization and communication (written and verbal) skills quality of task execution
• Dependable highly motivated collaborative and team-oriented with a strong sense of business acumen
• Competency with Microsoft office tools

Requirements 

• 3-5 years of demonstrated event or project management experience
• 3-5 years of demonstrated marketing experience 
• Bachelors degree required
• Familiarity with event planning and execution
• Marketo and BigMarker experience a plus
• Experience or interest in staff management
• Interest in the foodservice industry is preferred
• Ability to travel up 5% -10% of the time for industry conferences

Additional Information :

The salary range for this role is 75k-85k depending on experience. 

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• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and we support a range of working patterns
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years plus 10 national holidays a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits including a 401k match health vision and dental insurance parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time