Virtual Program Manager Jobs in New York, NY (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary
Working in close collaboration with colleagues in the G&S Center, the Program Manager supports the development, execution, and promotion of high‑impact sustainability, governance, and corporate citizenship programming for Member firms. This role manages program logistics, sponsorship coordination, member communications, and event execution while contributing to topic development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end logistics for Member‑only Roundtables, Center Briefings, webcasts, and podcasts, including registration, materials preparation, and attendee management.
• Coordinate speaker logistics, develop briefing materials, and create run‑of‑show documents to ensure seamless program delivery.
• Partner with Digital Media team on virtual program production.
• Track program metrics, analyze effectiveness using member feedback and engagement data, and produce reports for leadership review.
• Support planning and coordination of Flagship events in partnership with the Events team.
• Execute sponsorship deliverables, supporting Senior Program Manager, including branded materials, speaking slot coordination, and sponsor recognition across programs.
• Support relationship management with Knowledge Partners through program coordination and regular communication.
• Assist in identifying potential sponsorship opportunities during program planning stages.
• Track sponsorship commitments and ensure timely fulfillment of all sponsor benefits and deliverables.
• Draft program invitations, promotional materials, and post‑event summaries highlighting key insights and takeaways.
• Collaborate with Marketing team on program communications, email campaigns, and promotional strategies.
• Produce weekly member communications summarizing recent programs and upcoming opportunities.
• Join member calls and meetings to support engagement efforts and serve as liaison to resources across TCB.
• Coordinate with Sales team by providing programming updates, creating materials for prospect meetings, and supporting sales calls as needed.
• Contribute to program topic identification, agenda development, and strategic planning, supporting Senior Program Manager in program development and logistics.
• Research emerging ESG, governance, and regulatory trends to inform programming direction and member priorities.
• Support speaker research and outreach for key programs.
• Assist with progress tracking against strategic plan.
• Facilitate collaboration within the G&S Center and with other Centers and functional areas of The Conference Board.
• Support management of the G&S Center's internal and external communications, including Smartsheet, CL meetings, publications, programming plans, newsletters, and alerts.

Qualifications

• 3 years of program management, event planning, or related experience, preferably in professional associations, nonprofits, or corporate environments.
• Working knowledge of ESG, sustainability, corporate governance, corporate citizenship, or regulatory topics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex logistics and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft professional communications for C‑suite audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CRM systems (Sugar and HubSpot a plus), and project management.
• Collaborate seamlessly with Senior Program Manager, Researchers, Member Engagement, and colleagues across The Conference Board.
• Ability to work independently and anticipate needs with minimal supervision.
• Professional presence and ability to interface with senior executives, board members, and sponsors.
• Bachelor's degree.

What We Offer

The Conference Board offers a competitive total compensation package and a flexible, hybrid working environment. Benefits include employer‑sponsored learning and development, advancement opportunities, on‑site health initiatives, a collaborative working culture, and strong employee engagement through teams, clubs, and events.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. The Conference Board does not discriminate. We are an equal opportunity employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.