Event Planner

About the Role

If you love bringing moving pieces together and making meetings feel seamless, this Program Manager (Event Planner) role is right in your sweet spot. You'll lead the planning and logistics for complex programs, serve as a trusted client partner, and keep every detail on track from kickoff to final billing. This is a hands-on role for someone who's equal parts strategist, organizer, and problem-solver. You'll also be based onsite with the client in New York, helping create polished, high-quality experiences every step of the way.

You're Good At

• Managing complex meetings and events from start to finish, including timelines, logistics, budgets, vendor coordination, and onsite execution for a financial industry client.
• Building strong client relationships, handling day-to-day questions, and offering smart recommendations that help engagements run smoothly
• Keeping multiple projects moving at once while staying organized, detail-focused, and calm under deadline pressure
• Reviewing contracts, invoices, and reporting with accuracy while maintaining compliance and an audit-ready approach
• Leading with professionalism and teamwork, while guiding others to make sure deliverables are completed on time and at a high standard

You Might Also Have

• A college degree and at least 5 years of experience managing meetings, vendors, and contract negotiations
• Strong budget management and reconciliation experience, plus a solid customer service mindset
• Familiarity with Cvent, Microsoft Office, and video conferencing tools like Teams, Webex, and Zoom
• International event experience, destination knowledge, or both
• Experience creating polished client-facing presentations and high-level venue PowerPoint decks

You Should Know

• This role is in office 4 days per week in New York, NY (Times Square area).

If you're ready to turn complex event plans into standout client experiences, apply now.

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 Event Planner is between $95,000 - $110,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

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