Senior Conference Project Manager

Cardiovascular Research Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation is seeking a Senior Conference Project Manager in New York, NY to lead planning and execution of major scientific meetings. You will manage timelines, milestones, and cross‑team collaboration to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

The role requires 5–8 years of PM experience, PMP preferred, and proficiency with Monday.com/Asana/Smartsheet, Excel, and Office tools. You will partner with Program, Marketing, Logistics, and Industry teams to refine processes

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in a dedicated Project Management role for conferences or large events.
• Experience managing conferences with multiple stakeholders and moving parts.
• PMP Certification or strong project management methodology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall planning process for assigned conferences from initial concept through operational readiness.
• Develop and manage master project timelines, identify dependencies, and align departmental milestones.
• Facilitate cross‑team planning meetings, document decisions and action items, and maintain centralized project documentation.
• Serve as the central point of coordination between Program, Marketing, Industry, Logistics, Digital, and Multimedia.
• Track progress against milestones, flag risks, and propose solutions to keep projects on track.

Skills

PM experience

Conference management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Time management

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

Monday.com

Asana

Smartsheet

Excel

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

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Senior Conference Project Manager

Full Time New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

This role is subject to a flexible hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of 2 pre-determined days per week in our mid-town office.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Meetings&Operations, the Senior Conference Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and driving the planning and execution of major scientific meetings and conferences and plays a key role in developing and refining the systems, processes, and documentation that guide all conference operations. This role serves as the central operational lead for assigned meetings—ensuring all departments remain aligned on timelines, milestones, and deliverables. The ProjectManager manages the full conference lifecycle—from initial planning through onsite execution and post‑meeting debrief—ensuring efficient processes, strong cross‑team collaboration, and on‑time delivery within budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conference Planning and Master Timeline Management

• Lead the overall planning process for assigned conferences from initial concept through operational readiness.
• Develop and manage master project timelines, identify dependencies, and ensure all departmental milestones and deliverables remain aligned.
• Facilitate regular cross‑team planning meetings; document decisions and action items, distribute updates, and maintain centralized project documentation for visibility across teams.

Cross‑Functional Coordination and Communication

• Serve as the central point of coordination between departments including Program, Marketing, Industry, Logistics, Digital, and Multimedia.
• Monitor hand‑offs, anticipate gaps, and prompt timely collaboration to maintain schedule integrity.
• Support continuous alignment between leadership and departmental teams to ensure each meeting is executed efficiently, on time, and to the highest organizational standards.

Performance Oversight and Risk Management

• Track progress against established milestones, flag potential schedule or resource risks, and propose solutions for keeping projects on track.
• Provide leadership with concise, proactive status reports outlining accomplishments, upcoming priorities, and any emerging issues.
• Ensure operational readiness across all teams prior to each meeting.

Process Improvement and Documentation

• Evaluate and refine existing planning workflows to increase efficiency and clarity.
• Maintain centralized project documentation—including schedules, planning grids, and task trackers—to ensure transparency and accessibility for all teams.
• Develop and maintain the Conference Playbook and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), updating them with lessons learned and best practices after each event.
• Improve and standardized project management templates, reporting formats, and tools to streamline future planning cycles.
• Partner with departmental leads and the Director of Meetings&Operations to identify and implement process enhancements that strengthen cross‑team coordination.

Budget Coordination

• Support the Director of Meetings&Operations by tracking conference budgets and maintaining visibility into key cost areas (venue, production, marketing, logistics).
• Gather departmental inputs, monitor variances, and coordinate with Finance to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

Technology and Project Management Tools

• Use project management platforms (e.g.,Monday.com,Smartsheet,Asana) to track milestones and dependencies.
• Champion best practices for digital collaboration and reporting transparency.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to special operational initiatives assigned by the Director of Meetings and Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5–8 years in a dedicated Project Management role, with a proven track record of managing conference portfolios with multiple stakeholders and moving parts.
• Experience managing large scale conferences or complex events with multiple stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies; PMP Certification is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of, and competency in, project management processes including planning, scope management, budget management, risk management, monitoring and reporting, and record keeping.
• Experience with project management platforms such as Monday.com, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar tools
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, OneDrive/Sharepoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Google Drive.
• Exceptional ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and lead by influence; must possess the emotional intelligence to "step in" and resolve peer-level conflicts without overstepping authority.
• Imperative to have the ability to manage time effective­ly and function well both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills used to refine processes and solve complex scheduling or resource conflicts.
• Possess excellent communication skills, patience, professionalism. Ability to effectively and respectfully verbally communicate effectively with CRF staff, physicians, senior managers and their assistants, vendors, industry representatives and event attendees. Ability to communicate effectively when writing email, reports and letters. Ability to read and interpret policies, memos and all other communications.

KEYCOMPETENCIES&SUCCESSINDICATORS

• Demonstrated ability to oversee and guide complex projects and manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑team communication skills.
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving and risk management.
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.

BENEFITS

• Choice of health plans include medical, Dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax travel expenses through TransitChek program
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Fourteen paid holidays each year

COMPENSATION

The hiring range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 per year. The annual salary that will ultimately be offered to the successful candidate will depend on job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience.