FÊTE Looking for Director of Project Management at New York, NY Full Time

Overview

We are an innovative and dynamic lifestyle company, specializing in creating memorable experiences for our clients and customers. Our broader brand includes the world-renowned event planning and design firm, FETE, our interior design retail experience, Jung Lee NY, and a luxury wedding registry business, Slowdance. As we embark on an exciting journey to expand our footprint, we’re in search of an entrepreneurial and driven Director of Project Management to partner with us in this exhilarating endeavor.

We are seeking a visionary and accomplished individual to join us as our Director of Project Management. In this exciting and challenging role, you will play a pivotal part in steering our companies toward exponential growth and success across multiple cities.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Growth:

• Collaborate with founders and executives to devise strategies for expansion, revenue augmentation, and market leadership.
• Shape expansion plans, identify markets, mitigate risks, and capitalize on prospects.
• Drive innovation, securing a leading industry position.

Operational Excellence:

• Optimize cross-departmental operations, enhancing logistics, production, and customer service.
• Manage vendor ties, contracts, and procurement to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Foster continuous improvement and cross-functional cohesion for seamless event experiences.

Financial Leadership:

• Develop financial strategies aligned with expansion goals, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
• Direct financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, offering actionable insights.
• Manage cash flow, risk, and compliance for fiscal stability.

Partnership and Entrepreneurial Spirit:

• Collaborate closely with founders, shaping vision, direction, and decision-making.
• Cultivate an environment fostering innovation, creativity, and results-driven ethos.
• Inspire teams with an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering excellence.

Requirements

• Proven 6+ years of experience in executive success, ideally in event planning, hospitality, or related sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Strong strategic acumen for multi-city growth execution.
• Financial proficiency in planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Innate leadership igniting ambitious team goals.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, embracing challenges.

Rewards and Benefits

• Engage in an expansion journey with a passionate team.
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Shape a leading event brand, leaving a lasting legacy.
• Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.