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SmithGroup

Senior Space Planner

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$123K - $145K/yr

Manage whole or potions of large-sized planning projects. * Work closely with data analysts to ... Demonstrated thought leadership through written publications and conference presentations

Ilitch

VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

Detroit, MI · On-site

... Business Conference. * Other duties as assigned. Who You Are: * Bachelor's degree in Finance ... Evidence of planning acumen, analytical expertise and long-term strategic outlook with proven ...

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How much do conference planning jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for conference planning in Michigan is $49,390.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,900.00 and $50,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Conference Planning vs Event Coordination?

AspectConference PlanningEvent Coordination
Primary FocusOrganizing large-scale conferences and conventionsManaging various types of events, including smaller gatherings
ResponsibilitiesVenue selection, program scheduling, speaker arrangementsLogistics, vendor coordination, on-site management
Skills & CertificationsEvent planning, project management, certification (e.g., CMP)Logistics, communication, vendor management
Work EnvironmentCorporate, non-profit, or association settingsHotels, event venues, corporate offices

While both roles involve event organization, Conference Planning primarily focuses on large-scale conferences with complex logistics, whereas Event Coordination handles a broader range of events, often on a smaller scale. Conference Planners typically require specialized certifications and experience in managing extensive programs, making their role more strategic and detailed compared to Event Coordinators.

How to become a conference planner?

To become a conference planner, individuals typically need a bachelor's degree in hospitality, event management, or a related field. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level roles, developing organizational and communication skills, and obtaining certifications like the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) can enhance job prospects.

What does a conference planning do?

A conference planner organizes and coordinates all aspects of a conference or event, including venue selection, scheduling, logistics, and vendor management. They ensure the event runs smoothly by managing budgets, timelines, and communication with stakeholders, often using tools like event management software. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.
Conference Planning jobs near you
Infographic showing various Conference Planning job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, and 38% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $49,390 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

Workday Adaptive Planning Manager

Deloitte

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day interactions with executive clients and sponsors.

  • Oversee project workstreams, provide guidance, escalate risks and issues, and ensure deliverables are on track.

  • Lead activities such as gathering business requirements, conducting fit-gap analysis, designing business processes, configuring solutions, testing, and training clients.

Deloitte rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 93 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 154 rated financial services

Job description

The Emerging ERP Solutions practice is all about bringing you the best in cloud-based ERP applications like Workday Financials and Infor. We're here to help transform finance and supply-chain processes, making them more efficient and cost-effective. Our teams use Deloitte's vast expertise to deliver lasting results for our clients. By working closely with CFOs, CIOs, and Business Unit leaders, we provide valuable business transformation and continuous support across various industries.

If you're seeking an exciting career with plenty of opportunities, consider joining us at Deloitte. We work on projects involving Workday Financials, Supply Chain Management, Infor Solutions, Microsoft Dynamics, and Sustainability Technology and Strategy. With such a variety of areas to explore, you'll have the chance to make a real impact while growing in your career. Come be part of a team that values innovation and strives for excellence. Apply now and let's achieve great things together!

Deloitte's Emerging ERP Solutions-Workday teams are market leaders working with clients across industries to deliver transformational solutions optimized for their unique business needs.

Recruiting for this role ends on 10/2/26.

Work you'll do

As a Workday Adaptive Planning Manager, you will team with EERPS-Workday colleagues as well as members from the client team on comprehensive, large enterprise full-lifecycle implementation initiatives supporting FP&A transformations utilizing Deloitte's adaptive implementation approach - which emphasizes flexibility, integrated client involvement, and rapid delivery of value.

  • Client Management: Manage day to day interactions with executive clients and sponsors
  • Delivery: Gain trusted advisor status with customers and client prospects by understanding their business and developing strategies with them to gain tangible benefits to the business using Workday and Deloitte solutions. May have oversight of multiple workstreams within a project, which includes providing guidance to individual workstreams to help with their overall progress, escalation of risks and issues as needed, ensuring cross-functional activities are coordinated and occurring as needed, assisting with project management activities (or serving as project manager), ensuring deliverables are being developed and will be ready according to plan. Demonstrated experience as a senior resource defining systems strategy, overseeing the collection and documentation of business requirements, leading fit-gap analysis, as-is and to-be business process designs, conference room pilots (CRPs) functional configuration, testing, client user training
  • Business Development: Develop and maintain contact with top decision makers at key clients; collaborate with pursuit teams; participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of consulting or industry experience
  • 8+ years of EPM project implementations with a minimum of 4 years of Workday Adaptive Planning EPM
  • Full lifecycle implementation experience on 6 or more projects
  • Bachelor's degree or 8 years of equivalent professional experience
  • Workday Adaptive Planning certification or successfully completing relevant Workday certification upon joining
  • Ability to travel up to 50% on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred

  • Functional FP&A knowledge and implementation/deployment experience of EPM systems
  • Experience leading the definition of systems strategy, gathering and documenting business requirements, leading fit-gap analysis, as-is and to- be business process designs, conference room pilots (CRPs) functional configuration, testing, client user training within large enterprise environments
  • Advanced degree in the area of specialization

Wages + Salary

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $144,600 to $265,100.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at USTalentCICInbox@deloitte.com

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

#EPCORE #EERPFY27

Qualifications:

The Emerging ERP Solutions practice is all about bringing you the best in cloud-based ERP applications like Workday Financials and Infor. We're here to help transform finance and supply-chain processes, making them more efficient and cost-effective. Our teams use Deloitte's vast expertise to deliver lasting results for our clients. By working closely with CFOs, CIOs, and Business Unit leaders, we provide valuable business transformation and continuous support across various industries.

If you're seeking an exciting career with plenty of opportunities, consider joining us at Deloitte. We work on projects involving Workday Financials, Supply Chain Management, Infor Solutions, Microsoft Dynamics, and Sustainability Technology and Strategy. With such a variety of areas to explore, you'll have the chance to make a real impact while growing in your career. Come be part of a team that values innovation and strives for excellence. Apply now and let's achieve great things together!

Deloitte's Emerging ERP Solutions-Workday teams are market leaders working with clients across industries to deliver transformational solutions optimized for their unique business needs.

Recruiting for this role ends on 10/2/26.

Work you'll do

As a Workday Adaptive Planning Manager, you will team with EERPS-Workday colleagues as well as members from the client team on comprehensive, large enterprise full-lifecycle implementation initiatives supporting FP&A transformations utilizing Deloitte's adaptive implementation approach - which emphasizes flexibility, integrated client involvement, and rapid delivery of value.

  • Client Management: Manage day to day interactions with executive clients and sponsors
  • Delivery: Gain trusted advisor status with customers and client prospects by understanding their business and developing strategies with them to gain tangible benefits to the business using Workday and Deloitte solutions. May have oversight of multiple workstreams within a project, which includes providing guidance to individual workstreams to help with their overall progress, escalation of risks and issues as needed, ensuring cross-functional activities are coordinated and occurring as needed, assisting with project management activities (or serving as project manager), ensuring deliverables are being developed and will be ready according to plan. Demonstrated experience as a senior resource defining systems strategy, overseeing the collection and documentation of business requirements, leading fit-gap analysis, as-is and to-be business process designs, conference room pilots (CRPs) functional configuration, testing, client user training
  • Business Development: Develop and maintain contact with top decision makers at key clients; collaborate with pursuit teams; participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of consulting or industry experience
  • 8+ years of EPM project implementations with a minimum of 4 years of Workday Adaptive Planning EPM
  • Full lifecycle implementation experience on 6 or more projects
  • Bachelor's degree or 8 years of equivalent professional experience
  • Workday Adaptive Planning certification or successfully completing relevant Workday certification upon joining
  • Ability to travel up to 50% on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred

  • Functional FP&A knowledge and implementation/deployment experience of EPM systems
  • Experience leading the definition of systems strategy, gathering and documenting business requirements, leading fit-gap analysis, as-is and to- be business process designs, conference room pilots (CRPs) functional configuration, testing, client user training within large enterprise environments
  • Advanced degree in the area of specialization

Wages + Salary

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $144,600 to $265,100.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at USTalentCICInbox@deloitte.com

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

#EPCORE #EERPFY27

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