Corporate Meeting & Event Manager

Experis-US; Green Oaks (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Corporate Meeting & Event Manager to lead end-to-end meeting production and AV support for corporate events across the organization. Based onsite at North Chicago, the role demands strong project management, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with executive stakeholders.

The candidate will manage meeting services, resource allocation, and capital planning for events up to $1.5M, ensuring cost-efficient, high-quality experiences across Abbott facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in meeting production, event management, audiovisual services, project management, or related areas.
• We are looking for candidates eligible to work with any employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Theme development and logistical planning for corporate meetings and events.
• Production coordination for audiovisual services and venue setups.
• Budget estimation and management for meetings up to multi-million dollar scopes.
• Project management for meetings of varying sizes and stakeholder coordination.
• Serve as a cost-effective resource for Abbott meeting sites and off-site locations.

Skills

Meeting production

Budget management

Project management

Vendor coordination

AV services

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AV equipment setup

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Meeting & Event Manager

Location: North Chicago, IL 60064-3500

Duration: 12 months

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Pay Range: $45 - $50 per hour (W2)

We are seeking a “Corporate Meeting & Event Manager” to join one of our leading healthcare clients.

Job Description Position Summary Support the department’s objectives by providing full-scale meeting production services and cost-effective meeting solutions for corporate events, conference centers, and meeting facilities across Abbott.

Key Responsibilities

Meeting & Event Production

• Theme development
• Logistical planning and scheduling
• Production coordination
• Budget estimation and management
• Project management for meetings and events of varying sizes

• Shareholders Meetings
• Divisional Sales Meetings
• Divisional and Corporate All-Employee Meetings

• Meeting Services & Resource Management

Serve as a cost-effective, value-added resource for meetings held at Abbott/Lake County and off-site locations. Utilize both internal personnel and external vendor resources to support meeting and event requirements. Provide consultation and planning for the use, purchase, and installation of audiovisual equipment in new meeting rooms.

Audiovisual & Technical Operations

• Movers
• Corporate Engineering
• Office and Space Planning
• Creative Network

Support the technical operation and delivery of media-based presentations in Abbott conference centers and conference rooms.

• Audio visual services
• Meeting staging
• Audio systems
• Lighting
• Stage design
• Video projection

Project & Budget Management

Prepare accurate project estimates and manage resulting budgets for meetings and events with budgets up to $1,500,000.

Recommend capital investments that support the company’s current and future communication goals in a cost-effective manner.

Participate in long-term capital planning initiatives with annual investment ranges of $250,000 to $1,000,000.

Stakeholder Engagement

• CEO
• COO
• CFO
• Corporate Officers

Partner with department colleagues and internal customers to design and deliver appropriate audiovisual solutions that effectively support meetings and events.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in meeting production, event management, audiovisual services, project management, or related areas.

We are looking for the candidate who are eligible to work with any employers without sponsorship.