Senior Program Manager, Events (Fora X)

New York City · USD 125,000-160,000 · 6-8 years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 1, 2026

At a glance

As the Senior Manager, Events (Fora X), you'll own the strategy, execution, and evolution of a portfolio of high-value events built for this segment.
Reporting to the Head of Advisor Events, this role works cross-functionally with our Fora X team to ensure this portfolio of events is executed at a consistently high standard.

Own end-to-end strategy and execution of Fora X events, including training intensives, executive business summits, workshops, AI enablement, and Recognition Events
Lead the development and evolution of the Fora X event portfolio, defining goals, structure, and success metrics aligned to advisor engagement, partner value, and brand impact
Develop and manage detailed event plans, timelines, and run-of-show documents to ensure seamless execution across complex, large-scale programs
Oversee attendee experience across all touchpoints, including registration, communications, and on-site execution
Drive planning and prioritization across the portfolio, balancing multiple complex workstreams and timelines
Build and maintain structured workflows and processes that support efficient planning and execution across complex events
Own event budgets, including forecasting, expense tracking, revenue considerations, and post-event reconciliation
Track and communicate the commercial impact of events to inform future programming decisions and continuously improve event offerings
Drive meetings and cross-functional work across a pod of stakeholders, maintaining clear action items, work-back schedules, and assignments

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, improving execution over time
Experience with venue sourcing, RFP process management, and contracting/negotiations with venues and partners
Experience managing event budgets including forecasting, cost tracking, reconciliation
Experience with peer learning models
Data-informed mindset with experience defining metrics and using performance data/feedback to shape programming
Highly organized, with strong logistical follow-through across a high-volume calendar
Willingness and ability to travel roughly 6-8 days per quarter for events
Authorization to work in the United States