About Us:
At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create 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 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.
While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.
See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers
At BCD Meetings & Events, we believe the best outcomes come from combining human expertise, innovation and responsible AI. We're investing in technology and talent to help our teams solve complex challenges, create exceptional experiences, advance more sustainable event practices and deliver stronger outcomes for clients around the world. AI supports how we work, learn and innovate, but people remain at the center of every decision, including all hiring decisions.
About the Role
If you love bringing moving pieces together and making meetings feel seamless, this Program Manager (Event Planner) role is right in your sweet spot. You’ll lead the planning and logistics for complex programs, serve as a trusted client partner, and keep every detail on track from kickoff to final billing. This is a hands-on role for someone who’s equal parts strategist, organizer, and problem-solver. You’ll also be based onsite with the client in New York, helping create polished, high-quality experiences every step of the way.
You’re Good At
- Managing complex meetings and events from start to finish, including timelines, logistics, budgets, vendor coordination, and onsite execution for a financial industry client.
- Building strong client relationships, handling day-to-day questions, and offering smart recommendations that help engagements run smoothly
- Keeping multiple projects moving at once while staying organized, detail-focused, and calm under deadline pressure
- Reviewing contracts, invoices, and reporting with accuracy while maintaining compliance and an audit-ready approach
- Leading with professionalism and teamwork, while guiding others to make sure deliverables are completed on time and at a high standard
You Might Also Have
- A college degree and at least 5 years of experience managing meetings, vendors, and contract negotiations
- Strong budget management and reconciliation experience, plus a solid customer service mindset
- Familiarity with Cvent, Microsoft Office, and video conferencing tools like Teams, Webex, and Zoom
- International event experience, destination knowledge, or both
- Experience creating polished client-facing presentations and high-level venue PowerPoint decks
You Should Know
- This role is in office 4 days per week in New York, NY (Times Square area).
If you’re ready to turn complex event plans into standout client experiences, apply now.
THE PERKS
Flexible Working We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.
Room to Grow Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.
Everyone has a voice We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.
Make your move The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career - there’s always room to move.
We’ve got you covered Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.
We’re positive. You’ll love it. It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.
Travel requirements for this role are as follows:Less than 25%
We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Event Planner is between $95,000 - $110,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.
