Senior Project 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 at bcdme.com/careers

 

 

Senior Project Manager

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of high-impact meetings and events.

 

In this strategic, client-facing role, you will oversee complex events from concept to execution by bringing leadership, vision, and operational excellence to every engagement. You won’t just manage programs, you’ll shape experiences, mentor others, and help elevate how we deliver across the organization.

 

This is a senior‑level meeting planning role designed for experienced professionals who have successfully led complex, large‑scale events such as Sales Meetings, Product Launches and POAs, and are comfortable operating with a high level of ownership and autonomy.

 

If you’re a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences, this is your next step.

 

Your impact

• Serve as the strategic lead and primary point of contact for clients, building strong, trusted partnerships
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex meetings and events, ensuring seamless delivery
• Translate client objectives into impactful program strategies and memorable attendee experiences
• Oversee all logistics including venue sourcing, vendor management, production, and onsite execution
• Develop and manage program budgets with accountability and a focus on value optimization
• Negotiate contracts and cultivate strong vendor relationships
• Lead and support onsite teams, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction
• Proactively identify risks, solve challenges, and ensure delivery excellence under pressure

 

What makes this role senior

• You lead the most complex and high‑risk programs, not basic or tactical meetings
• You influence client strategy and decisions, not just execute requests
• You operate with minimal oversight and are trusted to make informed judgement calls
• You mentor others and elevate team performance while managing your own portfolio
• You are accountable for outcomes, budgets, and quality—not just logistics

 

 

Leadership & influence

• Act as a mentor, coach, and subject matter expert to project managers and team members
• Support onboarding and training of new hires and developing talent
• Share knowledge and best practices to elevate team performance
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiency
• Contribute to the development of tools, training resources, and standard operating procedures

 

 

You’re great at

• Client leadership: You build trust, influence decisions, and communicate with confidence
• Strategic thinking: You connect event execution to business outcomes
• Managing complexity: You successfully lead multiple high-profile programs simultaneously
• Problem solving: You stay calm under pressure and find creative solutions quickly
• Collaboration: You build strong relationships acr