ADP, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Event Management, Event Marketing, Follow Through, International Marketing, Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Risk Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Time Management
LOCATION
Alpharetta, GA
POSTED
3 days ago
Senior Event Program Manager - Global Flagship Event (HCM)
Role Overview
ADP is seeking a Senior Event Program Manager to support planning and delivery of our global flagship event and other key events as necessary.
This role serves as the central coordinator across event workstreams, ensuring teams are aligned, decisions move forward, and plans are executed on time. The Program Manager works closely with the Event Leadership team to drive consistency, clarity, and follow-through across a complex, multi-stakeholder initiative.
This is a hands-on execution role, focused on connecting teams, tracking progress, resolving issues, and keeping the program moving.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Coordination & Execution
Support the development and management of the overall event plan across workstreams
Track milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure execution stays on schedule
Maintain a clear, up-to-date view of program status, risks, and next steps
Help drive accountability by following up on commitments and removing blockers
Workstream Alignment
Partner with workstream leads across Global Events, Marketing, Sales, Product, Content, Sponsorship, and Operations
Ensure each team has clear deliverables, timelines, and ownership
Identify gaps, overlaps, or misalignment and work with teams to resolve them
Support coordination of dependencies across teams
Decision Support & Communication
Prepare clear, concise updates for the Event Leadership team
Help organize regular check-ins, working sessions, and milestone reviews
Drive and capture decisions, track action items, and ensure follow-through
Communicate changes, priorities, and updates across stakeholders
Risk & Issue Management
Track key risks, issues, and dependencies across workstreams
Surface potential problems early and help coordinate solutions
Escalate issues when needed with clear context and recommended actions
Operational Support
Create and maintain simple tools, trackers, and templates to support execution
Help establish consistent ways of working across teams
Contribute to building repeatable practices that can be used for future events
Stakeholder Partnership
This role works closely with:
Event Leadership (strategy and direction)
Global Events Team (execution and production)
Cross-functional leads across Marketing, Sales, Product, and Operations
The Program Manager helps ensure all teams are aligned and able to deliver effectively.
Qualifications:
Required Experience
7-10+ years of experience in program management, project management, or event program support
Experience coordinating complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders
Proven ability to manage timelines, track deliverables, and drive execution
Core Skills
Strong organization and follow-through
Clear, direct communication style
Ability to bring structure to complex workstreams and develop PowerPoint presentations to executive stakeholders
Practical problem-solving and decision support
Comfortable working across teams without direct authority
About the Company
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Automatic Data Processing Inc
ADP powers the working world with comprehensive solutions that drive business success. Consistently named one of the "Most Admired Companies" by FORTUNE® Magazine, and recognized by Forbes® as one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies," ADP has over a half-million clients around the globe and 65 years of experience as one of the largest providers of human capital management solutions world-wide.
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