Meetings & Events Manager - End-to-End Global Programs

American Airlines; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) Program

Additional Benefits

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking an experienced events leader to plan and produce large-scale in-person and virtual programs. You will drive design, registration, AV, venue sourcing, and budget control across global teams, coordinating with executives and stakeholders to ensure impactful experiences and measurable ROI.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution across complex events, with travel up to 30% and a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree or equivalent/training experience.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate meetings, conferences and/or strategic event planning.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing direct or indirect reports, project teams, or cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience using Cvent for event registration, website development, attendee management, reporting, and event logistics.
• Ability to travel up to 30% and work extended hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal/external in-person and virtual event production elements, including design, registration management, AV, F&B, accommodations, and transportation.
• Hotel, venue, vendor, agency, tech, and platform sourcing and management.
• Fabrication design, build-out and load in/out operations, staffing, and budget management.
• Sustainability, emergency, and security protocols/permitting.
• Develop event objectives and ensure attendee take-home value and post-event evaluation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and act as decision-maker for programs.
• Own tasks, offer creative solutions, and communicate timelines clearly.
• Operate in a high-energy global environment and balance data with judgment.
• Manage multiple programs and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Forecast spend and keep events under budget with finance partners.
• Interact with colleagues at all levels across the company.

Skills

Event production

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cvent

Job description

American Airlines is seeking an experienced events leader to plan and produce large-scale in-person and virtual programs. You will drive design, registration, AV, venue sourcing, and budget control across global teams, coordinating with executives and stakeholders to ensure impactful experiences and measurable ROI.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution across complex events, with travel up to 30% and a fast-paced, collaborative environment.