Senior Program Director
Location : Telecommute
Job Type : Permanent
Compensation Range : $130,000 - 160,000 per year
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and client-focused senior program director to lead the content development and execution of world-class, executive-level conferences and gatherings for a leading global advisory and events platform. This highly visible role requires a passionate professional who can drive measurable business impact and reinforce the firm's thought leadership across critical sectors like technology, cybersecurity, and digital media.
Benefits include but are not limited to : PTO, paid holidays, health, vision, dental.
Responsibilities :
- Client & Partner Account Management (30%) Serve as the primary external-facing liaison for select clients, speakers, sponsors, and partners, driving and leading external calls and project management calls. Manage ongoing partner communications, ensuring sponsors maximize their event participation and engagement. Track and fulfill client / sponsor deliverables, including speaking opportunities, branding elements, and networking activations. Collaborate with the sales team to support post-event partner engagement and retention efforts, with a focus on long-term relationship development, and to identify and develop new partnership opportunities.
- Content Development & Speaker Engagement (30%) Develop compelling and high-impact agendas aligned with client objectives and industry trends. Lead speaker research, curation, and outreach to secure top-tier industry experts, thought leaders, and executives. Serve as a trusted advisor to speakers, guiding their event participation and ensuring alignment with program goals. Manage all speaker logistics and communications, including briefings, scheduling, content coordination, and on-site management. Collaborate with marketing and production teams to ensure seamless speaker integration across all event materials and promotions.
- Event Oversight & Execution (30%) Oversee the end-to-end event development and execution, ensuring logistical excellence for the entire event program. Develop and maintain precise event information documentation and coordinate with production, planning, and marketing teams to ensure smooth program flow. Lead on-site speaker, client, and management, ensuring flawless execution during events. Capture and analyze event feedback, providing insights to optimize future content and engagement strategies.
- Marketing, Communications & Data Analysis (10%) Support the creation of event communications, event invitations, website content, and promotional materials. Draft event briefing documents for internal and external stakeholders. Track key metrics and insights to measure event success and identify opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications : The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10+ years of direct experience in event programming, project management, and high-touch client / partner relationship management, preferably in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Exceptional project management skills, strong strategic thinking, attention to detail, and a proven ability to build trusting relationships with C-suite stakeholders are essential.
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