Senior Conference Program Lead | Hybrid Delivery

ASN Events; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

ASN Events in Melbourne seeks an experienced Senior Conference Project Manager to lead a portfolio of conferences and business events from concept through to delivery.

This senior, client-facing role oversees complex projects, budgets, supplier contracts and stakeholder engagement, with mentorship for junior team members. Interstate travel may be required and a hybrid work structure supports flexibility.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing conferences, events or similar complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Strong project planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of conferences and events from planning through to delivery.
• Build strong relationships with committees, convenors, clients and stakeholders.
• Lead planning discussions and provide strategic advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Anticipate risks, identify opportunities and implement practical solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans, critical pathways and event timelines.
• Prepare and oversee conference budgets and financial reporting.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and key service providers.
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Oversee all conference logistics from planning through to onsite execution.
• Lead onsite event teams and coordinate stakeholders, suppliers and venues.
• Resolve issues confidently and professionally in high-pressure environments.
• Ensure conferences are delivered to an exceptional standard.
• Mentor and support project coordinators and junior team members.
• Contribute to process improvements and best-practice project delivery.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-focused team culture.

Skills

Conference management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Mentoring

Communication skills

Job description

ASN Events in Melbourne seeks an experienced Senior Conference Project Manager to lead a portfolio of conferences and business events from concept through to delivery.

This senior, client-facing role oversees complex projects, budgets, supplier contracts and stakeholder engagement, with mentorship for junior team members. Interstate travel may be required and a hybrid work structure supports flexibility.