Senior Events & Program Manager (Hybrid)

firstglobalmanagementservicesinc; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency seeking a Senior Project Manager to support client events and conferences from brief to reconciliation. You will manage virtual, in-person and hybrid programs, ensuring exceptional service and creative solutions.

The role requires 8-10+ years in event management, experience with Cvent and Excel, and the ability to lead a small team. Travel domestically and internationally as needed is required.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years' Event Management experience, preferably in the financial services industry or a corporate environment.
• Advanced experience of events, conferences, meeting and production management, including C-level dinners and sponsorships.
• Experience managing a team of employees is a plus, but not required as not all Senior Project Manager roles have management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Full life-cycle planning and execution of multiple key events in a virtual, in-person and hybrid capacity.
• Financial management, including: budget development and management, expense management and invoice processing, timely post-meeting reconciliation and final financial reporting.
• Sourcing, negotiating and managing site selections, contract management for venues and suppliers.
• Coordinate registration, food and beverage, transportation, hotel accommodations, entertainment, gift selection, AV needs, webcasts, staging and speaker selection for all programs; strong focus on vendor management.
• Work seamlessly with key internal partners on event deliverables (Marketing, Production, Event Technology, Data, Legal and Compliance).
• Virtual event planning and project management including confirming platforms, timelines, invitation process, and stakeholder communications.
• Assist with training of new joiners; manage and mentor a team (up to 5 direct reports).

Skills

Event management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Team leadership

Cvent

Excel

Communication

Tools

Cvent

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency seeking a Senior Project Manager to support client events and conferences from brief to reconciliation. You will manage virtual, in-person and hybrid programs, ensuring exceptional service and creative solutions.

The role requires 8-10+ years in event management, experience with Cvent and Excel, and the ability to lead a small team. Travel domestically and internationally as needed is required.