Senior Director, Research & Intelligence

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. 

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

A culture of purpose: Where will your BCD M&E career take you?

As perfectionists, artists, strategic thinkers and leaders in the industry, we believe culture is defined by its people. We are looking for exceptional people who rise to our standards while bringing their unique perspective to the table. Are you interested in adding to both our mission and our energy? 

Senior Director, Technology Solutions and Intelligence 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director, Technology Solutions and Intelligence to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing thought leadership, overseeing 3rd party technology internally, managing 3rd party strategic relationships, and providing vision for our 3rd party solutions architecture.

Reporting to the SVP, Global Technology & Product, you will work closely with the Global Technology & Product team, Regional LOBs, Sales, Account Management, Shared Services and Clients to define and bring our 3rd party technology strategy to life!

Your responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership and strategic direction in the architecture, development and implementation of 3rd party technology solutions internally and externally.
• Develop and communicate a clear vision for our 3rd party solutions architecture, ensuring it aligns with our overall technology strategy.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage and nurture 3rd party strategic relationships to ensure successful collaboration and alignment with our business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of technology professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

You’re good at

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver results in a matrix environment.
• Clear, concise and timely communication.
• Prioritization, collaboration, time management and project management.
• Adapting to change and working well under deadlines, while efficiently managing competing priorities.

You also have

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Strong operational background.
• A strong passion for technology and a natural curiosity to constantly explore and learn about new advancements in the field.

THE PERKS

Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.
 

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Senior Director, Research & Intelligence  is between $110,000 - $175,000 The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

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