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What You'll Do

As an Events Technology Manager within BCG's Meetings and Events Technology Services (METS) team, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of audiovisual (AV) and IT technology solutions for complex in-person and hybrid meetings and events. You'll partner with meeting owners to understand their objectives, recommend effective technology solutions, and deliver reliable, high-quality experiences for presenters and attendees.

Working across a global network of technology professionals, business teams, venues, and external partners, you'll take ownership of event technology planning, preparation, and on-site execution. You'll also contribute to improving how we deliver event technology services, strengthening operational consistency, technical capabilities, and our ability to support evolving business needs.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead end-to-end event technology delivery, from initial requirements gathering and technical planning through on-site execution and post-event review.
• Partner with meeting owners to translate event objectives into practical AV/IT solutions that support engaging in-person and hybrid experiences.
• Manage technical readiness and execution, coordinating AV systems, connectivity, equipment, and technical support to ensure a reliable experience for attendees and presenters.
• Coordinate external vendors and venues, aligning technical requirements, resources, responsibilities, and delivery expectations across event partners.
• Anticipate and resolve technical challenges, assessing risks, troubleshooting complex issues, and adapting solutions to maintain event continuity.
• Collaborate across global IT and business teams, bringing together the expertise and resources needed to deliver complex international events.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying lessons learned, operational insights, and emerging event technologies to strengthen service quality and scalability.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex in-person and hybrid events, with strong AV/IT technical expertise.
• Experience managing event technology projects independently, from planning through execution and resolution.
• Working knowledge of event connectivity, wireless networks, VPNs, and technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to coordinate external vendors, technical partners, and resources across multiple concurrent events.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with sound judgment in identifying risks and resolving technical challenges.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills across business teams, IT functions, and external partners.
• Experience improving event technology processes and service quality through feedback, data, and operational insights.

Who You'll Work With

You'll be part of BCG's global Meetings and Events Technology Services (METS) team, a network of technical professionals supporting in-person, hybrid, and virtual meetings and events across the firm. You'll work closely with colleagues in Meetings and Events, as well as business teams including Marketing, Learning and Development, Recruiting, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to understand their event objectives and deliver effective technology solutions.

You'll also collaborate with Local IT, Security, and Infrastructure teams, alongside external AV/IT vendors, venues, and technology partners. Together, you'll bring the right expertise and resources to each event, building trusted relationships and supporting consistent, high-quality experiences for participants around the world.

Additional info

This role requires significant international travel, typically around 50%, depending on the event schedule and business needs. Most travel will take place within Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), with occasional intercontinental travel. Depending on event requirements, travel may begin or end on weekends.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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