Senior Event Program Lead — Hybrid (Boston)

FIRST; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

FIRST, a leading global brand experience agency, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support client and internal events from briefing through reconciliation, delivering exceptional service and creative solutions. You will manage all aspects of event operations, including planning, registration, travel, venue, catering, A/V, and post-event reporting.

Based in the Boston area, this hybrid role requires on-site work 3 days weekly and travel 20-40% domestically or internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience in hospitality, marketing, event management, communications, and project management is valued.
• 8–10+ years’ event management experience, preferably in financial services or corporate settings.
• Advanced experience with events, conferences, production management, and senior-client coordination.

Responsibilities

• Full life-cycle planning and execution of multiple key events in virtual, in-person and hybrid formats.
• Manage budgets, expenses, and post-event financial reporting.
• Source, negotiate and manage venues and suppliers; oversee contracts.
• Coordinate registration, catering, transportation, hotels, entertainment, A/V, and webcasts.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Production, and Legal teams to meet client expectations.
• Plan virtual events including timelines, invitations, and stakeholder communications.
• Lead and mentor a team, ensuring coverage and workload balance.

Skills

Client management

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

Cvent

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

FIRST, a leading global brand experience agency, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support client and internal events from briefing through reconciliation, delivering exceptional service and creative solutions. You will manage all aspects of event operations, including planning, registration, travel, venue, catering, A/V, and post-event reporting.

Based in the Boston area, this hybrid role requires on-site work 3 days weekly and travel 20-40% domestically or internationally.