Strategic Event Program Manager

Why UKG At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform, helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do. We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you. Duties and Responsibilities Work independently with minimal guidance and direction from the Manager, Events. Serve as a primary planner for domestic events for 25 to 200 attendees, managing various aspects of these events from start to finish. Serve as main point of contact between primary event contact and other internal teams involved in planning the events. Conduct pre- and post-event meetings as required to review/communicate group needs and feedback. Work with internal teams (i.e., creative, sales, etc.) and external partners (AV, etc.) to plan and execute various pre-event, onsite, and post-event logistics. Manage event budgets to maximize savings that align with event goals. Maintain event‑specific budget and reconcile all transactions accordingly. Manage aspects of food and beverage, audio‑visual, wired/wireless connectivity, and all other logistics necessary for a successful meeting. Create and manage attendee list, registration, and hotel rooming lists. Manage group room blocks and meeting spaces. Responsible for coordinating all event‑related communications. Collaborate with multiple team members, as all pieces of the meeting will touch upon each other. Manage relationships with external event vendors—including contracts and invoices. Identify operational challenges associated with an event and liaise with the main group contact and production team to develop solutions. Contribute to team projects and goals. Impact the achievement of team objectives and the activities of the related teams; assist in establishing team procedures. Ability to work nights and/or weekends as required. Basic Qualifications 3+ years of experience managing events of varying sizes, complexity, and impact. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. Experience with Concur, Cvent, or equivalent meeting‑planning software. Comprehensive understanding, knowledge, and experience of all phases of the event‑planning process and the ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts to all phases, including but not limited to contracts and budgeting. Proven success in executing 3+ events simultaneously for 50 or more attendees. Preferred Qualifications Expert level written and verbal communication skills. Strong project‑management skills, analytical ability, both creative and strategic thinking. Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail. Demonstrated capacity to achieve high‑performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Self‑starter, highly resourceful team player, with the ability to be extremely effective and who is comfortable working in teams and independently. Company Overview UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people‑first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry—because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com. Equal Opportunity Employer UKG is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. UKG participates in E‑Verify. View the E‑Verify posters here. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io The pay range for this position is $71,900 to $75,000. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job‑related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance‑based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at #J-18808-Ljbffr UKG