Senior Program Manager, Events (Fora X)

New York City. Posted a month ago

The role

You will own the strategy, execution, and evolution of a portfolio of high-value events for the Fora X segment. This includes managing training intensives, workshops, business summits, and recognition events.

What you will do

Own end-to-end strategy and execution of Fora X events
Lead development and evolution of the Fora X event portfolio
Develop and manage detailed event plans, timelines, and run-of-show documents
Oversee attendee experience across all touchpoints
Drive planning and prioritization across the portfolio
Build and maintain structured workflows and processes
Own event budgets including forecasting, expense tracking, and reconciliation
Track and communicate the commercial impact of events
Drive meetings and cross-functional work across a pod of stakeholders

Required qualifications

6–8+ years in executive/business-driving events, education or enablement programming, or growth-focused community programming
Track record designing events with a clear business objective
Demonstrated ability to run repeatable events at a consistently high standard
Experience with venue sourcing, RFP process management, and contracting/negotiations
Experience managing event budgets
Experience with peer learning models
Data-informed mindset
Highly organized with strong logistical follow-through
Willingness and ability to travel roughly 6-8 days per quarter for events

Nice to have

Experience in travel, hospitality, or a related high-touch service industry
Experience with event technology platforms (e.g., Splash, Cvent)
Exposure to automation platforms, AI tools, or workflow systems

Benefits

Unlimited vacation
Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Wellhub Memberships
401k plan with company match
Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life Insurance
Stock Options

Before you apply

Authorization to work in the United States is required
Fora is unable to sponsor or assist with U.S. work authorization

About the company

Fora is a modern travel agency empowering entrepreneurs to build travel advisory businesses using AI and global supplier relationships. Founded in 2021, it has a team of 250+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City.