Marketing Program Manager, Events (207295)
Aquent, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
Pay Comments:
W2, Benefits and 401k matching Maximum Pay (per hour):
52.00 Hours:
Full-time Duration:
1 year assignment Job Description: Note: This position requires you to be onsite 5 days a week in either San Bruno, CA or Bentonville, AR. Our client is seeking a seasoned
Marketing Program Manager, Events
to spearhead the marketing execution for a high-volume portfolio of over
60 annual events . This individual will serve as the critical link between the Events Team and the Creative Studio, ensuring that every brand touchpoint—from booth designs to digital decks—is executed with precision and high impact. You will serve as the
Strategic Liaison
between the Events business unit and the internal Creative Studio. This is not a role for a coordinator; we need an
Operational Leader
who can navigate complex technical booth specs, manage high-pressure deadlines, and drive the migration of our project management infrastructure. What You’ll Do
Strategic Pipeline Management:
Own the marketing lifecycle for 60+ events, ensuring the end-to-end delivery of graphics, digital decks, and large-scale booth designs. Creative Partnership & Briefing:
Translate complex event requirements from high-level creative briefs. You will partner with the Creative Studio to ensure brand integrity while meeting aggressive, often last-minute, production deadlines. Stakeholder Navigation:
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders across San Bruno, Hoboken, and Bentonville, bringing clarity to ambiguous requests and proactively identifying risks before they impact event dates. Operational Excellence:
Adapt to shifting booth specs and hardware requirements while maintaining a rigorous standard for branding and design. Execution Oversight:
You are the architect of the brand's physical presence, ensuring the on-site teams have every asset required for a flawless execution. What You’ll Need
Proven Seniority:
5–7+ years of experience in Marketing Program Management or Project Management, with a heavy emphasis on
large-scale event production . Technical Event Fluency:
Comprehensive knowledge of the event production process, including booth design specs, printing workflows, and hardware requirements. Project Management Power User:
Expert-level proficiency in
Jira and Asana . High Emotional Intelligence:
The ability to lead through influence, managing cross-functional dependencies and "fast-moving" environments with a calm, decisive presence. Adaptability:
A background that proves you can pivot quickly when information is delayed or requirements change at the eleventh hour. Communication Mastery:
Exceptional ability to synthesize information from multiple stakeholders and communicate "the what" and "the why" to creative teams. The target hiring compensation range for this role is $47.00/hr to $52.00/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. About Aquent Talent
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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W2, Benefits and 401k matching Maximum Pay (per hour):
52.00 Hours:
Full-time Duration:
1 year assignment Job Description: Note: This position requires you to be onsite 5 days a week in either San Bruno, CA or Bentonville, AR. Our client is seeking a seasoned
Marketing Program Manager, Events
to spearhead the marketing execution for a high-volume portfolio of over
60 annual events . This individual will serve as the critical link between the Events Team and the Creative Studio, ensuring that every brand touchpoint—from booth designs to digital decks—is executed with precision and high impact. You will serve as the
Strategic Liaison
between the Events business unit and the internal Creative Studio. This is not a role for a coordinator; we need an
Operational Leader
who can navigate complex technical booth specs, manage high-pressure deadlines, and drive the migration of our project management infrastructure. What You’ll Do
Strategic Pipeline Management:
Own the marketing lifecycle for 60+ events, ensuring the end-to-end delivery of graphics, digital decks, and large-scale booth designs. Creative Partnership & Briefing:
Translate complex event requirements from high-level creative briefs. You will partner with the Creative Studio to ensure brand integrity while meeting aggressive, often last-minute, production deadlines. Stakeholder Navigation:
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders across San Bruno, Hoboken, and Bentonville, bringing clarity to ambiguous requests and proactively identifying risks before they impact event dates. Operational Excellence:
Adapt to shifting booth specs and hardware requirements while maintaining a rigorous standard for branding and design. Execution Oversight:
You are the architect of the brand's physical presence, ensuring the on-site teams have every asset required for a flawless execution. What You’ll Need
Proven Seniority:
5–7+ years of experience in Marketing Program Management or Project Management, with a heavy emphasis on
large-scale event production . Technical Event Fluency:
Comprehensive knowledge of the event production process, including booth design specs, printing workflows, and hardware requirements. Project Management Power User:
Expert-level proficiency in
Jira and Asana . High Emotional Intelligence:
The ability to lead through influence, managing cross-functional dependencies and "fast-moving" environments with a calm, decisive presence. Adaptability:
A background that proves you can pivot quickly when information is delayed or requirements change at the eleventh hour. Communication Mastery:
Exceptional ability to synthesize information from multiple stakeholders and communicate "the what" and "the why" to creative teams. The target hiring compensation range for this role is $47.00/hr to $52.00/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. About Aquent Talent
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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