Program Manager

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world's most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E's team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can't guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E atbcdme.com/careers

About the Role

If you love turning complex event plans into seamless, successful experiences, this role is for you. As a Program Manager, you'll lead meetings from kickoff through reconciliation, partnering with clients, teammates, and vendors to keep every detail on track. You'll be the go-to person for budgets, logistics, compliance, and communication, making sure each program runs smoothly and delivers real value. It's a great fit for someone who enjoys owning the process, solving problems, and bringing order to fast-moving projects.

You're Good At

• Managing multiple meetings at once while keeping timelines, budgets, and deliverables organized and on track
• Building strong client and vendor relationships, including sourcing venues and negotiating contracts with confidence
• Working in a detail-focused, compliance-minded environment where accuracy and follow-through really matter
• Communicating clearly with clients, hotel partners, and internal teams to align on logistics, expectations, and milestones
• Staying calm under pressure, solving problems quickly, and delivering a high level of service from planning through onsite execution

You Might Also Have

• 3+ years of experience in meeting or event planning
• Experience managing budgets, reviewing invoices, and completing full program reconciliation
• A college degree, or comparable experience in events, hospitality, or a related field
• International program experience and strong destination or travel industry knowledge
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Cvent

You Should Know

• Location, work arrangement, and time zone expectations are not specified, but this role does include occasional onsite event delivery.

If you're ready to lead impactful programs and bring exceptional events to life, we'd love to see your application.

THE PERKS

Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E's global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career - there's always room to move.

We've got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We're positive. You'll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

Travel requirements for this role are as follows:Less than 25%

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Program Manager is between $60,000 - $75,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

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