Program Manager (Chicago)

At Chicago Is... A Global DMC Partner, we don’t just produce events. We design experiences with purpose.

With 50 years of expertise, we deliver high-impact corporate, association, and incentive programs that are as strategic, visually compelling and logistically intentful. Our work blends creativity, precision, and deep destination knowledge to create experiences that perform.

Creative Minds. Solutions Focused. Event Magic.™

Creative without strategy is just aesthetic.

Strategy without execution is theory.

We deliver experiences that inspire and are engineered to work.

As Program Manager, you will lead programs from concept through execution, translating client vision into elevated, seamless experiences.

You will:

• Own program strategy, design, and execution
• Lead client and vendor relationships with confidence
• Manage budgets and timelines with precision
• Direct logistics with a solutions-first mindset
• Anticipate challenges and navigate them effortlessly

Every program we produce has a minimum of one team member to support and provide back up when you are out of the office.

Everything we do is intentional:

• Event Impact Architecture connecting business goals to experience
• Strategic Creativity where design is guided by purpose
• Decision Leadership bringing clarity and confidence to every choice
• Risk and Readiness identifying challenges before they arise
• Executive Continuity ensuring consistency from start to finish
  

• Highly organized, detail-driven, and calm under pressure
• A strategic thinker with a creative edge
• A confident communicator and relationship builder
• Experienced in corporate or destination event management
• Passionate about delivering exceptional, high-touch experiences
  

• Because you want to create work that is not only beautiful, but meaningful, strategic, and unforgettable.

• Competitive Salary based on Experience
• Full benefits package
• In the office 4 days a week off peak season, and work remotely during operation to provide balance - our team is in the office 50% of the time on average
• Personalized paid time off that supports both performance and well-being
• Direct report to executive team member with training support