Vice President, Programs & Conferences

The Vice President, Programs & Conferences is a program and thought leadership role responsible for the design, quality, and delivery of NEBGH’s programs, conferences, and grant-funded initiatives. Reporting to the SVP, this role shapes content strategy and employer-facing programming that reflects NEBGH’s mission and reinforces its reputation as a trusted, authoritative voice in healthcare. The VP, Programs & Conferences serves as a thought leadership contributor and content architect — ensuring that every conference, convening, and grant‑funded initiative reflects current employer priorities, advances meaningful dialogue, and produces outputs that members and funders value. This role directly oversees grant and consortium program execution and partners closely with the SVP to drive quality, consistency, and revenue performance across the full portfolio. Key Responsibilities Thought Leadership, Program Design & Strategic Support Partner closely with the SVP, Programs and Conferences to operationalize the strategic vision for programs, conferences, and grant‑funded initiatives. Translate high‑level priorities into actionable work plans, timelines, and deliverables. Serve as a thought leadership contributor and content architect for NEBGH’s programs and conferences — bringing subject matter fluency and employer market knowledge to shape how strategic priorities are translated into high‑quality, actionable programming. Prepare briefings, materials, and recommendations to support SVP decision‑making and executive communications. Program & Conference Execution Lead the planning and execution of assigned programs, conferences, convenings, and working groups from concept through post‑event evaluation. Manage speaker recruitment, coordination, and briefing in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Project Management, Systems & Process Ownership Serve as the primary owner of project management systems, tools, and workflows for Programs & Conferences. Maintain integrated project plans, timelines, and task tracking across all initiatives. Implement and maintain standardized processes, templates, and documentation in alignment with frameworks set by the SVP. Monitor progress, flag risks or gaps, and proactively resolve issues to keep projects on track. Communication & Coordination Hub Act as the central point of contact for program‑related communication across internal teams, vendors, speakers, and partners. Ensure timely, clear, and aligned communication on priorities, deadlines, changes, and deliverables. Coordinate cross‑functional inputs (marketing, membership, finance, operations) to support successful program delivery. Draft and manage internal updates, status reports, and post‑program summaries. Data, Tracking & Database Management Own and maintain program‑related data within CRM, project management, and tracking systems. Ensure accurate tracking of participation, sponsors, speakers, funders, deliverables, and outcomes. Produce dashboards, reports, and analyses for the SVP, executive leadership, and external funders as needed. Support evaluation efforts by collecting feedback, synthesizing insights, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Grant & Consortium Program Ownership Provide executive oversight of all grant and consortium-funded initiatives, ensuring successful delivery of program objectives, contractual deliverables, timelines, funder reporting, employer engagement, and measurable outcomes. In partnership with the SVP, Programs & Conferences, lead the development of grant funding strategies and proposals, including identifying funding opportunities, cultivating foundation and sponsor relationships, shaping program concepts, and overseeing proposal development. Collaborate with the SVP on funder engagement, grant strategy, program design, budget development, and renewal planning to expand and sustain the organization's grant‑funded initiatives. Support budget development and expense tracking for programs and conferences. Monitor program‑level budgets and flag risks, variances, or opportunities for efficiency. Coordinate vendor contracts, invoices, and payment tracking in partnership with operations and finance teams. Lead, mentor, and develop the Manager, Conferences and Manager, Programs and Grants, providing strategic direction, coaching, and performance oversight to ensure the successful execution of departmental priorities. Establish clear goals, expectations, accountability measures, and performance standards across the Programs & Conferences team to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. Foster a collaborative, high‑performing, and solutions‑oriented culture that emphasizes innovation, cross‑functional partnership, and exceptional service to members, employers, funders, and stakeholders. Oversee workforce planning, onboarding, professional development, and succession planning to strengthen team capabilities and support organizational growth. Qualifications 8–12+ years of experience in program management, conference planning, or related roles, with increasing leadership responsibility. Demonstrated success leading complex programs or events from planning through execution. Exceptional project management skills with experience implementing and managing systems and workflows. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to serve as a central coordination hub. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Experience with CRM platforms, databases, and project management tools required. Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail. Collaborative leadership style with the ability to partner closely with senior leadership while driving day‑to‑day execution. Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment with both strategic and hands‑on responsibilities. Experience with grant‑funded programs, funder relationships, or consortium‑based initiatives preferred. Ability to travel up to 15–20% as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeast Business Group on Health