Corporate Meetings & Events - Planner Vice President

The Corporate Meetings & Events Team is part of JPMorganChase's larger Firmwide Events structure, delivering best-in-class events and programs for clients and colleagues across the firm. We partner closely with colleagues across all lines of business to manage the full event lifecycle — from conception through completion — with precision, creativity, and purpose.
As a Vice President, Meeting Manager at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Meetings & Events Team, you will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of high-impact events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences of up to 2,000 attendees. You will serve as a trusted strategic partner to business leaders, bringing a solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to excellence that reflects the firm's standards. This is an opportunity to shape meaningful experiences, build lasting relationships, and make a measurable impact across a global organization.

Job responsibilities

- Lead the full planning lifecycle for complex in-person, virtual, and hybrid events — from initial concept through post-event reconciliation — ensuring seamless execution at every stage

- Manage all logistical components including vendor negotiations, contract administration, hotel and travel coordination, audio-visual production, catering, décor, entertainment, and on-site staffing

- Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal business partners, stakeholders, and global teams to align event strategy with business objectives and firm priorities

- Oversee budget management, invoice processing, and financial controls, maintaining accountability for cost efficiency and adherence to firm procedures

- Develop and maintain detailed project timelines and workflow schedules, proactively communicating updates to clients and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely execution

- Lead the vendor RFP process, contract negotiations, and site inspections, maintaining independence and integrity in all vendor relationships

- Provide strategic recommendations to business groups on event design, programming, and innovation, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

- Serve as a role model for communication and collaboration, operating with a "no surprises" commitment to business partners and stakeholders

- Identify and cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders across aligned business groups, ensuring service delivery supports their objectives and the firm's event standards

- Partner with Events & Meetings colleagues to share industry insights, promote best practices, and drive consistency and synergies across the team

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

- Formal training or certification on Meeting & Event Management concepts and 8+ years applied experience

- Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-faceted events across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats with attendee counts ranging from 10 to 2,000

- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, global, and multicultural project teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

- Strong contract negotiation skills with experience managing vendor relationships, attrition risk, and cancellation clauses

- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across businesses, functions, and geographies

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise messages to diverse audiences including senior stakeholders

- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

- Ability to travel to offsite locations up to 50–70% of the time, including evenings and weekends as required

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or equivalent industry certification

- Experience supporting events within a financial services or similarly regulated corporate environment

- Familiarity with event registration platforms and digital event technology tools

- Demonstrated experience providing strategic event counsel to senior business leaders or executive stakeholders

- Background in managing events with complex compliance, risk management, or independence requirements