Executive Engagement Program Manager

Location: New York, NY-Onsite

Anticipated Start Date: ASAPPlease note this is the target date, and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 3 Months

Job Type: Onsite

Salary Range: $70/hr.- $72/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Summary: Client is looking for an experienced Program Manager III to support its Global Business Group (GBG) North America team, focusing on executive events, offsites, and strategic communications. In this role, you will manage high-visibility programs and executive events from planning through execution. You will work closely with senior leaders, including Directors and VPs, coordinate with multiple internal teams, manage timelines, prepare executive communications, and ensure events and programs are delivered successfully. The ideal candidate has strong program management and event management experience, excellent communication and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end planning and execution of executive events, leadership offsites, and speaking engagements. Coordinate event timelines, logistics, stakeholder communication, content preparation, and post-event follow-ups. Manage multiple programs simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to maintain project alignment. Build and maintain structured processes, workflows, planning schedules, and operating procedures. Prepare executive-level presentations, briefing documents, talking points, event agendas, and meeting summaries. Identify potential project risks, dependencies, and challenges and develop solutions proactively. Influence and coordinate with VP- and Director-level stakeholders without having direct reporting authority. Develop reusable playbooks and standardized processes to improve program execution. Continuously identify opportunities to improve workflows through AI tools and automation. Minimum Qualifications5–8 years of experience in Program Management, Event Management, Executive Communications, or Business Operations. Proven experience managing large-scale events, executive offsites, or leadership speaking engagements from planning through execution. Experience managing multiple events or programs simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership, including Directors and VPs. Experience creating processes, operational workflows, and program management structures from scratch. Excellent executive communication and business writing skills. Ability to prepare executive briefings, talking points, event schedules, and program updates. Understanding of sales or Go-to-Market (GTM) organizations. Strong stakeholder management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications: MBA or an advanced degree. Experience working in Sales, Go-to-Market (GTM), Marketing Events, or Corporate Communications. Experience developing scalable program management playbooks and standardized workflows. Familiarity with AI-powered tools and automation to improve operational efficiency.

Must-Have: Skills5–8 years of experience in Program Management, Event Management, Executive Communications, or Business Operations. End-to-end management of executive events, offsites, and speaking engagements. Experience managing multiple programs or events simultaneously. Ability to influence VP- and Director-level stakeholders without direct authority. Experience building processes, operating rhythms, and playbooks from scratch. Strong executive writing and communication skills. Understanding of Sales or Go-to-Market organizations. Proactive risk management and cross-functional stakeholder coordination. Nice-to-Have SkillsMBA or advanced degree. Experience in Marketing Events or Corporate Communications. Experience using AI-enabled workflows and automation. Experience scaling processes through reusable playbooks

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 401k. 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.