Program Manager

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 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ 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

About the Role

Join our dynamic team at BCD Meetings & Events as a Meeting Planner! In this exciting position, you'll be the go-to person for our clients' event teams, ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly. Your mission? To represent the client brand while collaborating with vendors and stakeholders to create unforgettable experiences.

• Serve as the primary contact for clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Develop and execute logistics for multiple client programs.
• Maintain planning timelines and ensure milestones are met.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
• Create and manage program budgets while ensuring compliance.

You're Good At

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a knack for organization and communication. If you have a passion for planning and a talent for problem-solving, you might be the perfect fit!

• Exceptional organizational skills to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Problem-solving skills that shine under pressure.
• A consultative approach to client interactions.
• Providing outstanding customer service to enhance attendee experiences.

You Might Also Have

While we have some essentials in mind, we also value diverse experiences and skills that can bring fresh perspectives to our team. If you have any of the following, we’d love to hear from you!

• 3-5 years of experience in event planning or a similar role.
• Familiarity with Cvent and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in negotiating vendor contracts and managing budgets.
• A background in hospitality or event management.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for events and meetings.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and let’s create amazing events together!

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.