Program Manager

BCD Meetings & Events LLC; United States; Remote; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global agency as a Program Manager where you'll orchestrate unforgettable events. Collaborate with clients and vendors, ensuring smooth operations from start to finish. This role includes opportunities for growth, creativity, and the chance to be part of a positive and supportive team.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Room to Grow

Diversity of Roles

Comprehensive healthcare

Retirement plans

Continued education support

Employee recognition program

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in meeting planning, particularly in the Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry.
• Solid vendor management and negotiation skills.
• International experience or travel industry knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee event planning from budgeting to onsite execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and vendors.
• Train and mentor peers in best practices for successful meetings.

Skills

Event Planning

Client Relations

Project Management

Communication

Education

College degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Cvent

Job description

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Program Manager

Date: May 23, 2025

Location: US, Virtual, NOAM

Company: BCD

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

About the Role
Are you a dynamic Program Manager who thrives on orchestrating unforgettable events? Join our team and take the lead in planning and executing engaging meetings from start to finish! Collaborate closely with clients and vendors while ensuring everything runs smoothly within compliance and budget. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and an opportunity to shine, we want to hear from you!

You're Good At

• Leading event planning with precision from budgeting to onsite execution.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and vendors.
• Managing multiple projects while keeping everything organized and on track.
• Training and mentoring peers in best practices for successful meetings.
• Communicating effectively with all stakeholders to create seamless event experiences.

You Might Also Have

• A college degree, ideally in a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in meeting planning, particularly in the Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry.
• Solid vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office, Excel, and Cvent.
• International experience or travel industry knowledge as a plus!

Ready to take your event planning career to the next level? Apply today and let's create something amazing together!

THE PERKS

Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Program Manager is between $57,000 - $68,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget .