Event Project Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Meetings & Incentives to independently manage complex corporate meetings and incentive programs from start to finish. You will own end-to-end programs, serve as the main client contact, and handle detailed logistics and budgets with a strong focus on client satisfaction.

The role requires 5+ years in corporate meetings, experience managing multiple programs, and proficiency with Cvent, Monday.com and Slack.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate meetings and incentive program management.
• Experience managing programs from initial planning through reconciliation.
• Strong hotel, travel, F&B, BEO and on-site logistics experience.
• Experience handling multiple concurrent client programs.
• CMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple corporate meetings and incentive programs from planning through on-site execution and post-event reconciliation.
• Serve as primary client contact, managing expectations, timelines and deliverables.
• Manage logistics including hotels, room blocks, attrition, F&B, BEOs, travel and ground transport.
• Develop and maintain project plans, run-of-show docs, and client communications.
• Source and manage hotels, venues, DMCs, transportation, vendors and production partners.
• Develop, track and reconcile program budgets, invoices, and vendor payments.
• Travel approximately 40% for site visits, program execution, and client events.

Skills

Project ownership

Client communication

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Multiple programs

Collaborative

Education

CMP certification

Tools

Cvent

Monday.com

Slack

Job description

Project Manager, Meetings & Incentives – Key Accounts (Fully Remote)

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager, Meetings & Events who can step in and independently manage complex corporate meetings and incentive programs from start to finish. This is a hands‑on role for someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys managing multiple programs simultaneously, and understands the details required to deliver exceptional client experiences.

Project Manager Responsibilities

• Own multiple corporate meetings and incentive programs from initial planning through on‑site execution and post‑event reconciliation
• Serve as a primary client contact, managing expectations, timelines, deliverables, and ongoing program communication
• Manage detailed program logistics including hotel room blocks, attrition, food and beverage, BEOs, air and ground transportation, attendee manifests, and on‑site operations
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, program specifications, run‑of‑show documents, and client communications
• Source and manage hotels, venues, DMCs, transportation providers, production partners, and other third‑party vendors
• Develop, track, and reconcile program budgets, invoices, vendor payments, and final financial reporting
• Manage multiple programs and competing deadlines simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and a high level of client service
• Travel approximately 40% for site visits, program execution, and client events

Core Competencies

• Strong end‑to‑end project ownership with the ability to operate independently
• Exceptional client communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Strong financial acumen with hands‑on budget development and reconciliation experience
• Ability to anticipate challenges, solve problems quickly, and remain composed during live programs
• Comfortable managing multiple complex programs at different stages of planning
• Collaborative, proactive, and accountable working style
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with event and project management technology such as Cvent, Monday.com, and Slack

Project Manager Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on corporate meetings and incentive program management experience
• Demonstrated experience personally managing programs from initial planning through final reconciliation
• Strong experience with hotel room blocks, travel and transportation logistics, F&B/BEO management, vendor sourcing, and on‑site execution
• Experience managing multiple concurrent client programs
• Corporate meetings, incentive travel, sales meetings, executive programs, or similar high‑touch event experience strongly preferred
• Agency, meetings management, or comparable multi‑client environment experience strongly preferred
• CMP certification preferred
• Fully remote position with approximately 30-40% travel