Ascendant · 7 hours ago
Project Manager - Events (SelectUSA)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expAscendant is recruiting qualified candidates for a full-time Project Manager position supporting a contract with the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Project Manager will support SelectUSA’s Programs and Events team in advancing their mission to attract and retain foreign direct investment in the United States.
AccountingFinancial ServicesPaymentsSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage and execute complex, deadline-driven projects and events, including domestic and international programming supporting U.S. economic development initiatives
Lead strategy, planning, and execution of programming and events for the SelectUSA Global Women in Tech mentorship program
Manage and build upon an established global network of U.S. based tech ecosystem leaders such as venture capitalists, accelerators, other startup subject matter experts (SMEs), and industry partners in FDI
Coordinate logistics, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications across multiple concurrent initiatives including the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit
Support the development of educational and informational panels in year-round virtual programming as well as the SelectUSA Investment Summit
Support overall planning efforts for the SelectUSA Investment Summit
Serve as a trusted point of contact for federal clients, partners, and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality execution and responsiveness
Prepare and present briefing materials, project updates, performance metrics, dashboards, and data visualizations for client and leadership audiences
Manage virtual and hybrid meetings, conferences, and collaboration platforms (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom)
Support CRM and website platforms (e.g., Salesforce), ensuring accurate tracking of contacts, engagement, and outcomes
Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to continuous enhancement of program delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of project/event management experience
Experience in economic development, technology, international trade, foreign affairs, and/or foreign direct investment promotion is a plus
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint), including ability to create and manage pivot tables, dashboards, and reports
Demonstrated experience managing large projects with hard deadlines, including high-visibility events
Strong IT acumen, including experience with virtual and hybrid meeting platforms, websites, and CRM systems (MS Teams, Zoom, Salesforce)
Solid understanding of project management and/or event management principles; PMP or CMP is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior stakeholders
Proven ability to work independently, solve problems, and succeed in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, strong time management skills, and attention to detail
Ability to work onsite at the federal client location five days per week in Washington, D.C
Must be able to successfully complete a U.S. Government public trust background check prior to start date
Company
Ascendant
Ascendant is a financial technology services company that provides cross-border payment solutions to businesses.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-19Acquired
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