Events, Senior Project Manager

Job Description Summary:

The role ensures the successful execution of national-level strategic events that support BCBSA's mission and system-wide initiatives. The position manages the logistics, timelines, and stakeholder coordination necessary to deliver high-impact conferences and meetings. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure events reflect organizational priorities and meet operational standards.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the full lifecycle of national conferences and events, including project planning, financial tracking, and stakeholder coordination
• Oversee speaker engagement, including scheduling, portal maintenance, webinar facilitation, and onsite preparation
• Complete program close-out tasks, integrate sponsorships, maintain databases, and coordinate with internal partners.
• Research industry trends and best practices to inform event procedures and recommendations
• Ensure event planning aligns with BCBSA policies and protocols

The posting range for this position is:
$92,326.00-$129,677.93

Required Education, Certifications and Experience:
Education:

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• Required 5+ Years In a project management role overseeing large and/or complex meetings and conferences

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

• Experience using Cvent or similar platforms for speaker management

• Ability to learn and adapt to new software applications quickly

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to pivot and adapt to changing circumstances

• Effective communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work independently and within teams

• Strategic decision-making under pressure

• Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Comfort making informed recommendations to leadership

Certifications & Licenses:

• Preferred: Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI or Certified Meeting Professional - CMP

 

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Five or more years' in a meeting management role overseeing large and/or complex meetings and conferences
• Experience with project management to include budget oversight.
• Deep experience with speaker management.
• Established relationships in the meetings industry with strong knowledge of first tier cities in the US.
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations at all levels
• Preferred: Knowledge of virtual and hybrid meeting formats
• Preferred: Familiarity with healthcare industry

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