Senior Global Event Manager

PMI (Project Management Institute); Springton Pointe Woods (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total package

Professional development

Global network

Flexible schedule

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Project Management Institute, Inc. is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead end-to-end event planning worldwide, including budgets, venues, and on-site execution. You will collaborate with executives and owners to deliver high-impact meetings and conferences, ensuring exceptional attendee experiences.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual platforms. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as CMP, CMM, PMP, or CAPM are a plus.
• 7+ years of end-to-end event planning experience.
• Ability to work outside normal hours and weekends.
• Experience planning meetings and events domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
• Proactive, deadline-driven with ownership of tasks.
• Strong contract negotiation skills.
• Ability to think critically and apply creative solutions.
• Experience building internal/external relationships and customer service focus.
• Ability to execute detailed plans, collect data, and prepare summaries.
• Proficiency in PMI business language (English).
• Travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of meetings and events from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with owners to create event plans and budgets.
• Source and coordinate venues, AV, decorators, and vendors.
• Ensure on-site execution with focus on attendee experience.
• Prepare post-event summaries and reconciliations of budgets.
• Administer online registration and liaise with Travel Team for itineraries.
• Develop templates and playbooks for repeatable delivery across regions.
• Negotiate contracts in line with PMI processes.
• Coordinate with executives and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Event planning

Budgeting

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

CMP/CMM/PMP/CAPM (certifications)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

MS Teams

Rain Focus

Job description

Project Management Institute, Inc. is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead end-to-end event planning worldwide, including budgets, venues, and on-site execution. You will collaborate with executives and owners to deliver high-impact meetings and conferences, ensuring exceptional attendee experiences.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual platforms. Travel up to 25% is expected.