Project Manager, Kahoot!
US Events
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Game-based learning platform
Open for applications
Game-based learning platform
201-500 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make learning awesome. We do this by creating engaging and impactful experiences for our users, and through our vision of building the leading learning platform in the world.
Role
Who you are
- Experience: 3–5 years of progressive experience in event management, with a strong emphasis on planning and executing large-scale B2B tradeshows, conferences, and executive-level customer events
- Tradeshow Expertise: Deep knowledge of tradeshow operations, including experience with General Service Contractors (GSC) and managing exhibit logistics in key US markets
- Project Management: Excellent project management skills; ability to manage multiple complex projects, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines. Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Asana)
- Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and present clearly to key stakeholders
- Software Proficiency: Experience with lead management and CRM tools (HubSpot or Iterable is an advantage)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field
- Ability to travel approximately 25-35% of the time, primarily within the US, although occasional international travel may be required
What the job involves
- The Project Manager, US Events, is a key hands-on role responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and measurement of Kahoot!'s presence at major tradeshows, industry conferences, executive forums and advisory boards across the United States
- You will translate global event strategies into high-impact, market-specific US activations, driving leads and ensuring exceptional on-site execution that often involves high-level customer and internal executive interaction
- Occasionally, you may be involved in the preparation and support of events in other locations (EMEA and APAC), and in other relevant projects, so a small degree of international travel may be expected as well
- US Event Management & Logistics (60%)
- Project Ownership & Logistics: Own the full project lifecycle for assigned US events, including large-scale tradeshows, smaller executive events, and customer receptions
- Manage all event logistics, including exhibit space, GSC coordination, shipping, labor, utilities, and on-site setup/teardown, as well as the end-to-end logistics for all event swag, including vendor sourcing, inventory management and on-site distribution
- Budget & Vendor Management: Develop, track, and reconcile detailed event budgets to ensure on-time delivery within financial parameters. Source, negotiate with, and manage US-based vendors for quality and cost-effectiveness
- Staff Coordination: Plan, train, and coordinate all on-site event and booth staff (including Sales and Product teams, and executive stakeholders) to maximize event objectives
- Strategy, Stakeholder, & External Engagement (20%)
- Customer and Industry Engagement: Actively build and maintain relationships with key customers, industry organizations and event organizers to secure strategic speaking slots, sponsorship opportunities, and favorable contract terms
- Internal Alignment: Collaborate closely with the Customer Experience, Sales, and Product teams to align on event objectives, activities, and promotional messaging
- Global Coordination: Work with the Senior Manager and international counterparts to maintain consistent global branding and share best practices
- Lead Management: Coordinate with the Customer Experience team to ensure seamless lead capture, reporting, and timely post-event follow-up protocols
- Reporting & Continuous Improvement (20%)
- Evaluate Performance & Feedback: Conduct thorough post-event evaluation, including financial reconciliation and metric reporting against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Crucially, gather and synthesize qualitative insights and feedback from internal teams and external customers to assess the event experience
- Generate Recommendations: Provide actionable recommendations to improve future event strategy and overall execution based on both performance data and qualitative feedback
Our take
Kahoot! is a global leader in education technology, known for turning learning into a game. Originally popular in classrooms, the platform now reaches over 200M participants worldwide, across schools, businesses, and even social settings, thanks to its vast library of interactive, gamified content.
After securing a strong presence in the US, including the acquisition of Cleer in 2021, Kahoot! is now focused on expanding across the Asia-Pacific region,. In 2024, it launched a dedicated APAC team and began localising its platform for countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan, where more than a million teachers are already using it.
Backed by major investors including Goldman Sachs Asset Management and the LEGO family's Kirbi, Kahoot! is investing in long-term growth. With this strong momentum on thein both Western and emerging markets, it's well places to keep shaping the future of fun digital learning.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Oct 2019
$22.7m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Oct 2018
$15.4m
SERIES C
Total funding: $75.8m
Company benefits
- Insurance and pension contribution
- Lunch contribution
- Equity program
- Home broadband allowance
- Friendly, international environment and afterwork activities
- Subsidized wellbeing initiatives
- Mobile subscription
Company HQ
Sentrum, Oslo, Oslo
Leadership
Åsmund Furuseth
(Co-Founder & CPO)Has a Master of Science Degree in Physics from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Previously ran a wind turbine technology company called ChapDrive.
Previously, Eilert spent over 7 years at Visma in various Directorial roles. Prior to that, they were a Managing Director at e-conomic.
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