Senior Event Program Lead - Hybrid, Global Travel

First Global Management Services, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401 (k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Life, Disability & Pet Coverages

Wellness Stipend

Mobile Phone Allowance

Headspace/Teladoc/Maven access

Aura Identity Theft Protection

Discretionary Bonus

Global opportunities

Job summary

FIRST is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support client events and conferences across hybrid, virtual, and in-person formats. You will oversee end-to-end planning, from initial briefing to reconciliation, including budgets, venues, A/V, and guest experiences, while ensuring top-tier service and creative solutions.

The role requires 8-10+ years of experience in event management, strong vendor and team leadership skills, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years’ event management experience, preferably in financial services or corporate environments.
• Advanced experience with events, conferences, meetings, and production management including executive dinners and sponsorships.
• Experience managing senior clients and leading a team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end life-cycle planning and execution of key events in virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats.
• Manage budgets, expenses, invoices, and post-event financial reporting.
• Source and manage venues, contracts, vendors, and registrations across programs.

Skills

Event Management

Client Management

Budgeting

Vendor Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cvent

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

FIRST is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support client events and conferences across hybrid, virtual, and in-person formats. You will oversee end-to-end planning, from initial briefing to reconciliation, including budgets, venues, A/V, and guest experiences, while ensuring top-tier service and creative solutions.

The role requires 8-10+ years of experience in event management, strong vendor and team leadership skills, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.