Corporate Meetings & Events - Planner Vice President

JPMorgan Chase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase's Corporate Meetings & Events Team is seeking a Vice President, Meeting Manager to lead end-to-end planning and execution of high-impact events for clients and colleagues, from intimate gatherings to conferences up to 2,000 attendees.

You will serve as a trusted partner to business leaders, managing budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships, while aligning event strategy with firm priorities and standards across a global organization.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on Meeting & Event Management concepts and 8+ years applied experience.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-faceted events across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats with attendee counts ranging from 10 to 2,000
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, global, and multicultural project teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong contract negotiation skills with experience managing vendor relationships, attrition risk, and cancellation clauses
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across businesses, functions, and geographies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise messages to diverse audiences including senior stakeholders
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to travel to offsite locations up to 50-70% of the time, including evenings and weekends as required

Responsibilities

• Lead the full planning lifecycle for complex in-person, virtual, and hybrid events - from initial concept through post-event reconciliation - ensuring seamless execution at every stage
• Manage all logistical components including vendor negotiations, contract administration, hotel and travel coordination, audio-visual production, catering, décor, entertainment, and on-site staffing
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal business partners, stakeholders, and global teams to align event strategy with business objectives and firm priorities
• Oversee budget management, invoice processing, and financial controls, maintaining accountability for cost efficiency and adherence to firm procedures
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines and workflow schedules, proactively communicating updates to clients and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely execution
• Lead the vendor RFP process, contract negotiations, and site inspections, maintaining independence and integrity in all vendor relationships
• Provide strategic recommendations to business groups on event design, programming, and innovation, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement
• Serve as a role model for communication and collaboration, operating with a "no surprises" commitment to business partners and stakeholders
• Identify and cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders across aligned business groups, ensuring service delivery supports their objectives and the firm's event standards
• Partner with Events & Meetings colleagues to share industry insights, promote best practices, and drive consistency and synergies across the team

Skills

Event management

Vendor negotiations

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Education

Formal training in Meeting & Event Management

CMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Vendor management systems

Job description

The Corporate Meetings & Events Team is part of JPMorganChase's larger Firmwide Events structure, delivering best-in-class events and programs for clients and colleagues across the firm. We partner closely with colleagues across all lines of business to manage the full event lifecycle - from conception through completion - with precision, creativity, and purpose.

As a Vice President, Meeting Manager at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Meetings & Events Team, you will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of high-impact events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences of up to 2,000 attendees. You will serve as a trusted strategic partner to business leaders, bringing a solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to excellence that reflects the firm's standards. This is an opportunity to shape meaningful experiences, build lasting relationships, and make a measurable impact across a global organization.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the full planning lifecycle for complex in-person, virtual, and hybrid events - from initial concept through post-event reconciliation - ensuring seamless execution at every stage


• Manage all logistical components including vendor negotiations, contract administration, hotel and travel coordination, audio-visual production, catering, décor, entertainment, and on-site staffing


• Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal business partners, stakeholders, and global teams to align event strategy with business objectives and firm priorities


• Oversee budget management, invoice processing, and financial controls, maintaining accountability for cost efficiency and adherence to firm procedures


• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines and workflow schedules, proactively communicating updates to clients and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely execution


• Lead the vendor RFP process, contract negotiations, and site inspections, maintaining independence and integrity in all vendor relationships


• Provide strategic recommendations to business groups on event design, programming, and innovation, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement


• Serve as a role model for communication and collaboration, operating with a "no surprises" commitment to business partners and stakeholders


• Identify and cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders across aligned business groups, ensuring service delivery supports their objectives and the firm's event standards


• Partner with Events & Meetings colleagues to share industry insights, promote best practices, and drive consistency and synergies across the team

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Meeting & Event Management concepts and 8+ years applied experience


• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-faceted events across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats with attendee counts ranging from 10 to 2,000


• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, global, and multicultural project teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


• Strong contract negotiation skills with experience managing vendor relationships, attrition risk, and cancellation clauses


• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across businesses, functions, and geographies


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise messages to diverse audiences including senior stakeholders


• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook


• Ability to travel to offsite locations up to 50-70% of the time, including evenings and weekends as required

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or equivalent industry certification


• Experience supporting events within a financial services or similarly regulated corporate environment


• Familiarity with event registration platforms and digital event technology tools


• Demonstrated experience providing strategic event counsel to senior business leaders or executive stakeholders


• Background in managing events with complex compliance, risk management, or independence requirements