Niche Support Personnel - Event Manager Advanced (>6 years)

Job Title: Event Manager Location: Columbus, OH Work schedule requires 100% in-office presence in Columbus; early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and travel as needed (estimated 40%). Interview process includes three rounds - two via Zoom and one on-site. Duration: Contract - 9 months, opportunity for conversion Pay Range: $30/hr - $32/hr (W2) About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking an Event Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in corporate meetings and events planning, logistics coordination, vendor management, and budget administration and a proven ability to deliver compliant, well-executed events from conception through reconciliation while managing multiple concurrent programs. Responsibilities: * Independently plan and/or partner to deliver multiple events, meetings, and conferences end to end, including budgeting, venue research and RFP support, vendor coordination and negotiation support, contracts administration, and hotel management as applicable. * Coordinate total logistics such as audiovisual, food and beverage, décor, activities, staffing, shipping, invoicing, and onsite support; manage air and ground travel as applicable. * Develop and maintain project timelines and detailed trackers; establish workflows with business partners and suppliers for accurate handling of program details. * Uphold firm procedures, compliance and controls, and risk management; use approved tools and escalate risks and issues appropriately. * Provide recommendations on event development, execution, and attendee experience enhancements; support invitation and registration site requirements, testing, and management. * Complete post-event activities including budget closeout, reporting, and reconciliation. * Collaborate with Events & Meetings colleagues to share updates, promote best practices, and drive consistency and innovation with a no-surprises communication approach. Required Skills & Qualifications: * 5+ years of meeting planning or event management experience in a corporate environment; financial services exposure is a plus. * Strong organization and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting. * Clear verbal and written communication; executive presence with sound judgment and diplomatic problem solving. * Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; strong skills across Microsoft Suite. * Ability to work independently and as a team member; high professionalism, flexibility, and discretion. Preferred Skills: * Demonstrated full-service event planning from inception through execution and reconciliation. * Experience operating within corporate compliance, controls, and vendor risk guidelines. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: * Com