Senior Event Planner – Complex Programs, Flexible Work

BCD; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

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Job summary

BCD Meetings & Events, based in Chicago with a global footprint, seeks a Senior Planner – Corporate Services to manage high-touch meetings and events from concept through reconciliation in a fast-paced technology environment in Cupertino, CA.

The role requires 5–7 years of event planning experience, strong vendor management and cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on delivering attendee-focused experiences with precision and cost-conscious solutions.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of event planning experience with a strong track record of delivering complex programs on time and on budget
• Experience with international event planning and group air coordination
• Creative, solutions-oriented mindset to improve attendee experience
• Experience with meeting technology tools and data, reporting, and billing across the lifecycle
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and ability to operate in a demanding, detail-heavy environment

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end meetings and events, including sourcing, contracting, planning, attendee management, onsite execution, and reconciliation
• Thriving in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where priorities can shift and strong judgment matters
• Leading complex programs with multiple workstreams, tight timelines, large room blocks, and VIP-level service expectations
• Building strong client and supplier relationships while negotiating cost-conscious solutions that elevate the experience
• Communicating clearly with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to keep every detail aligned

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Tools

Meeting technology tools

Job description

BCD Meetings & Events, based in Chicago with a global footprint, seeks a Senior Planner – Corporate Services to manage high-touch meetings and events from concept through reconciliation in a fast-paced technology environment in Cupertino, CA.

The role requires 5–7 years of event planning experience, strong vendor management and cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on delivering attendee-focused experiences with precision and cost-conscious solutions.