Program Manager, Events , Brand & Experiences, Brand & Experiences

Job description

About the Role

Whole Foods Market is the leading natural and organic foods retailer, and we're building brand programs, partnerships, and storytelling to match. Our Brand Engagement & Experiences team sits at the intersection of food culture, purpose-driven content, and immersive activations that connect customers, team members, and communities to the higher purpose at the heart of our brand: Nourishing People and the Planet.

We are seeking a Program Manager to support the planning and execution of team member and supplier facing events by creating scalable processes to stand up multiple high-impact, experiential moments that build Whole Foods Market brand love.

Key job responsibilities

• Own end-to-end event planning and execution across campus, supplier, and company programs, from scoping and budgeting through day-of delivery.
• Manage a portfolio of events ranging from leadership gatherings to large-scale programs with 2,000+ attendees.
• Coordinate annual team member recognition programs, including nominations, creative production, and ceremony execution.
• Own vendor sourcing, contracts, invoicing, and budget tracking across all events.
• Leverage AI tools to support project management, budgeting, and planning workflows
• Partner with creative, design, and communications teams on event branding and materials; ability to self-design is a plus
• Support the Event Director across programs and provide operational coverage as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase event quality and efficiency.