Project Manager

Job Description

A culture of purpose: Where will your BCD M E career take you?

As perfectionists, artists, strategic thinkers and leaders in the industry, we believe culture is defined by its people. We are looking for exceptional people who rise to our standards while bringing their unique perspective to the table. Are you interested in adding to both our mission and our energy? If so, we want to hear from you!

Program Manager
We are looking for a Program Manager to join our dynamic team. In this client facing role, you will act as the event planning lead and project manager. You will collaborate with peers and vendors alike to ensure each event is executed flawlessly from site selection, to registration, to room set menu planning through onsite execution, budget reconciliation and everything in between. You keep projects running on time, on budget and have mastered the art of managing multiple priorities at once. Sound like you? Read on!

Please note that this virtual role operates in the Eastern Time Zone, and travels up to 75% of the time.

Your responsibilities
* Act as the main point of contact for your client, and ensure all milestones are clearly communicated and met. Be consultative in your approach. Afterall, you're an expert in event management.
* Work with your client and peers on procuring an ideal venue for each event.
* Build, monitor and maintain concise and accurate event budgets. Think outside of the box on creative cost savings ideas. Negotiate vendor contracts and build long lasting partnerships.
* Communicate effectively with all hotel vendor partners. You'll be responsible for hotel rooms, designing and communicating room sets, AV/Production needs, offsite and team building events, ground transportation and signage (and more!).
* Ensure everyone, from client to attendee to staff person has a positive and memorable experience from invitation stage, through onsite, and departure. We aim to please!
* Ability to travel regularly to support programs.

You're good at
* Communicating with clients. You have the ability to own the room and convey confidence, knowledge of best practices in events and a professional presence at first impression and on-going.
* Managing multiple priorities and being adaptable. You have exceptional problem-solving skills, are calm under pressure and work well in a collaborative environment.
* Establishing long lasting, professional relationships with clients, co-workers and vendors.
* Cvent, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

You might also have
* A college degree from a 4- year institution.
* 3+ years in a lead planner role.

What we offer you
* A culture of purpose where we are invested in your happiness and career growth
* Competitive salary and benefits package

How to apply
Click apply now to be considered.

Get to know BCD M E:
At BCD Meetings Events (BCD M E), we provide more than meeting and event planning and execution. We are in the business of creating impactful human connections that matter. Connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world's most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M E's team of 1,500+ people are committed to driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves.

See if you belong at bcdme.com.