Senior Conference Manager - remote

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 27, 2026
1 position

$75,000–$80,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)

Job summary

Lead the full lifecycle of large national and international conferences, including budgets, programs, venues, suppliers, logistics, and onsite delivery. Serve as the senior client and operational lead, manage cross-functional teams and committees, report on project performance, mentor junior staff, and support business development.

Job details

We’re looking for a remote Senior Conference Manager in the conference and event management industry. Our client is a well-established Canadian conference, event, and marketing management organization with decades of experience delivering national and international conferences, congresses, and large-scale events. Operating within a fully remote environment, the organization is experiencing significant growth and is expanding its capacity to support increasingly complex programs across Canada and internationally. This is a high-impact role for an experienced conference professional who can independently lead the planning and execution of major conferences from conception through post-event evaluation. The successful candidate will bring strong operational leadership, financial acumen, stakeholder management expertise, and the ability to mentor junior team members while managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously. Senior Conference Manager Responsibilities: Lead the planning and execution of national and international conferences and congresses ranging from 1,500 to 10,000+ delegates Serve as the primary client contact and senior operational lead for assigned conferences Develop and manage conference budgets, financial forecasting, reconciliations, and project profitability Lead conference organizing committees, scientific/program committees, and stakeholder groups Manage abstract submission processes, speaker management, scientific programs, and presentation workflows Oversee venue sourcing, hotel negotiations, room block management, supplier contracting, and citywide logistics Direct integrated project teams across registration, housing, sponsorship, exhibits, marketing, communications, and onsite operations Develop project plans, production schedules, risk management strategies, and operational timelines Lead onsite conference delivery, including team leadership, supplier coordination, venue management, and issue resolution Prepare executive-level reports, KPI summaries, project updates, and post-event evaluations Mentor and support junior conference management professionals Contribute to business growth initiatives and support business development opportunities The Successful Candidate Has: 5+ years of progressive conference management experience within a Professional Congress Organizer (PCO), conference management, or similar environment Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of large-scale conferences with attendance of 2,000+ delegates; experience with events exceeding 3,000 attendees is strongly preferred Strong understanding of conference operations including abstracts, scientific programs, speaker management, registration, housing, sponsorships, exhibits, and logistics Demonstrated experience managing conference budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, and profitability Strong understanding of marketing, promotion, and sponsorships Experience leading committees, stakeholders, clients, vendors, and cross-functional project teams Strong venue sourcing, hotel negotiation, and citywide conference management experience Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and tight deadlines Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of accountability and attention to detail Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills Experience with conference and project management platforms such as EventsAir, Wrike, or similar systems Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 30% to 40% of the year Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Bilingualism in English and French is considered a strong asset Valid passport and ability to travel internationally without restrictions Compensation and Benefits: The discussed salary range is $75,000 - $80,000, depending on experience Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package Fully remote work environment Internet allowance and home office support Flexible work arrangements Paid vacation starting at two weeks, with flexibility for senior candidates Nine paid statutory holidays plus office closure between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day Paid time in lieu, where applicable Professional development opportunities Company-provided IT equipment Opportunity to lead high-profile national and international conferences Collaborative and supportive team environment with significant autonomy and ownership Long-term career growth opportunities within a growing organization Additionally, candidates must possess a valid passport and be eligible to travel internationally. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted. #IND

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates need at least five years of progressive conference management experience and a proven record managing large-scale events, preferably with more than 3,000 attendees. They should bring strong operational, financial, leadership, communication, and project management skills, be able to travel internationally, hold a valid passport, and be legally authorized to work in Canada; English fluency is required and French is an asset.