What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Manager position at CTG?
CTG is looking to fill a Global Events Manager position for one of our top technical clients in the RTP, NC area.
Location: Morrisville, NC
Duration: 12 months contract (possibility for conversion to PERM)
Hours: Normal business hours, minimal travel required (1-2 events)
Key Highlights:
- Lead coordination and execution support for global trade shows, conferences, and branded events
- Manage end-to-end event logistics across multiple regions, vendors, and internal stakeholders
- Support budgeting, tracking, reporting, and post-event analysis
- Coordinate shipment, tracking, and lifecycle management of event products and assets
- Collaborate cross-functionally with global teams and external agencies to deliver high-impact event experiences
Duties:
- Support planning and execution of global event programs and industry trade shows
- Assist with participation in major conferences and external events
- Coordinate communications and logistics across internal teams, regional stakeholders, and agencies
- Organize, track, ship, and manage event materials and assets across business units
- Support vendor coordination, budgeting, and resource management
- Assist with event performance reporting and post-event recaps
- Contribute to improving attendee engagement and event experience design
Skills:
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills (PowerPoint proficiency required)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability
- Experience with event management tools (e.g., Captello or similar) preferred
- Ability to collaborate across cultures and time zones
- Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability
- Technology industry experience is a plus
Experience:
- 5 years of experience managing large-scale events, trade shows, or brand activations
- Experience in agency, corporate, or technology environments preferred
- Proven ability to manage complex logistics and multi-stakeholder programs
- Experience supporting in-person, virtual, and hybrid events
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality, or related field, or equivalent experience