Events Manager

Events Manager

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Event Manager for an opportunity in New York, NY!

Job Details: Event Manager

Location: New York, NY 10017

Job Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ month contract with possible extension or conversion to FTE

Pay rate: $38 -39/hr.

Anticipated Start Date: Asap

Delivering best-in-class events and conferences for our clients and employees is our priority in Corporate Meetings and Events. We are seeking a highly energetic and forward-thinking Vice President, Meeting Manager. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in event and conference management. This position requires excellent attention to detail, negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

* Manage all aspects of the planning process, including but not limited to vendor negotiation, contract administration (including controlling risks associated with attrition and cancellation), hotel management, air and ground travel, total logistics coordination (menus, setup, decor, audio visual) entertainment, activities, team building, temporary staff, input on registration website development, printing, registration management, communications, invoice processing and budget management

* Lead cross-functional project teams to execute programming, including complex in-person and virtual/hybrid events that range from 10 to 2,000 attendees

* Demonstrated supportive leadership style, including experience with cross-functional, global, and multicultural teams

* Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced and flexible work environment, such as changing planning activities and/or multitasking often to meet fluctuating client priorities

* Deliver event standards at every level

* Manage decisions that maintain integrity around firm procedures, compliance, and controls, risk management, and independence in vendor relationships while using firm-supported tools

* Completes, maintains, and updates project timelines, establishes a workflow schedule with the client and suppliers to facilitate prompt and accurate handling of all program details

* Drive collaboration with Events & Meetings colleagues to share industry updates, promote best practices, focus on synergies, consistency, and foster a culture of innovation

* Operates with a "no surprises" commitment to business partners and stakeholders and is a role model for communication and collaboration

* Provide strategic input and recommendations to the business group on event development

* Identify, build, and maintain strong relationships with multiple stakeholders of aligned business groups, understanding their practice or industry objectives, and help to ensure that service delivery is aligned and fully supports the event goals and firm priorities to ensure successful outcomes

* Support the vendor RFP process, contract negotiations, and participate in site inspections

Qualifications:

* 8 -10 years' experience in a full-time position as a professional meeting planner or closely related position

* Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to deliver messages clearly and succinctly

* Ability to manage projects across businesses, functions, and geographies and to build strong relationships with diverse audiences

* Exceptional client focus and service ethic

* Highly organized, detail-oriented, forward-thinking, proactive

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

* High degree of professionalism, flexibility, good judgement, and discretion

* Strong sense of ownership and accountability

* Ability to work extended hours, which may include evening and/or weekend event support

* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

* Travel to offsite locations up to 50% - 70%

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to, major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401 (k).

About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service and workforce management expert to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will, regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 243855 when responding to this ad.

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