Project Manager

This is a remote role.

Pay Range: $65/hr - $72/hr

Our client is a leader in the technology space and is looking to add a project manager to help create materials and to be responsible for managing events and providing end-to-end support.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall management of the project timeline, budget, and deliverables for each hackathon event to ensure it meets the quality standards and expectations that have been established.
• Ability to assist in managing all technical aspects of the hackathon such as working closely with local teams to set up environments, onboard participants, and orchestrate licensing.
• Coordinate with the local teams to plan and execute the AI hackathon events, including logistics, marketing, registration, and communication.
• Creation of workback plans, management of project timeline, and budget.
• Assist in the creation of hackathon agendas and, when applicable, coordinate with the Worldwide Public Sector team to deliver presentations and/or demos during the event.
• Assist in the creation of branded repeatable assets.
• Monitor and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the hackathon events, and provide timely and effective solutions.
• Collect and analyze feedback from the hackathon participants, sponsors, and organizers, and use it to improve the AI Hackathon in a Box Program.
• Track and report the outcomes and impact of the AI hackathon events, and share best practices and lessons learned with the Worldwide Public Sector team and the local teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in project management, event management, or related field.
• Knowledge of Azure, M365, D365 subscriptions
• Strong experience in managing and delivering complex development projects and / or events
• Working knowledge and interest of AI services and products and its applications in the public sector.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and can work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and can collaborate well with others and be a team player.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work across different time zones and cultures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $65/hr - $72/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

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.

You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets.

This includes:

• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
• Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium
• And much more

Client Description:

Our client is a large technology company based in Redmond, Washington with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. They develop computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. This company enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge.

Working here, you will be part of a company that values:

• Innovation
• Diversity and inclusion
• Corporate social responsibility
• AI
• Trustworthy computing

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

• 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.