On the job market? Program Manager, Meetings & Events CoE

The Fountain Group; North Chicago, Lake Forest (IL, IL); Hybrid; USD 110.000 - 138.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Fountain Group is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to support a global transformation initiative for Meetings & Events (M&E) across international markets. This role is part of the central M&E Center of Excellence, with high visibility and stakeholder coordination across a matrix organization.

The position emphasizes change management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration, while maintaining AbbVie compliance and quality standards in a hybrid environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5–7+ years in program management within pharma/healthcare or related environments.
• Experience coordinating global stakeholders across matrixed organizations.
• Proven change-management leadership and risk mitigation capabilities.
• Strong communication and executive-level reporting skills.
• Experience planning meetings and events is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of the M&E CoE project across OUS affiliates.
• Serve as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams, affiliates, and global stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Procurement, BSG, and other key teams for alignment and resources.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage project budget, timelines, and milestones.
• Provide regular updates and executive reporting.
• Drive change-management strategies for process adoption and transition.
• Support rollout of training for global teams and suppliers.
• Maintain alignment with AbbVie’s compliance, brand, and quality standards.

Kenntnisse

Project/Program Management

Organizational Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication & Leadership

Meetings & Events Planning

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Event management platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Pay Rate: $80-$100/hr

Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Office Location: Lake County – Lake Forest, IL (AP30)

Duration: 7 Months – Extensions Possible based on performance and business needs

Role: Program Manager – Meetings & Events (M&E) Center of Excellence

Department: Business Solutions Group (BSG)

We’re seeking a seasoned Program Manager to support a global transformation initiative aimed at streamlining and optimizing Meetings & Events (M&E) management across international markets. This position plays a key role in Project Genesis, a high-impact initiative to establish a centralized M&E Center of Excellence (CoE).

This is a high-visibility, hybrid role with a global scope—perfect for someone with expertise in program management, stakeholder coordination, and change management within large matrixed organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of the M&E CoE project across OUS affiliates


• Serve as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams, affiliates, and global stakeholders


• Coordinate with Procurement, BSG, and other key teams to ensure project alignment and resource readiness


• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies


• Manage project budget, timelines, and key milestones


• Provide regular updates and executive-level reporting


• Drive change management strategies to enable process adoption and operational transition


• Support the rollout of tailored training initiatives for global teams and suppliers


• Maintain alignment with AbbVie’s compliance, brand, and quality standards

Top Skills Needed:

1. Project/Program Management (5–7+ years, pharma/healthcare preferred)


2. Organizational Change Management


3. Stakeholder Engagement across global/regional levels


4. Strong Communication & Leadership Skills


5. Experience in meetings & events planning (preferred)

Ideal Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field


• Proven experience managing high-complexity, global initiatives


• Familiarity with tools like Smartsheet (experience with event management platforms is a plus)


• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving project environment


• Clear track record of cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and implementation success

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