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Novaspace
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Conference Program Manager
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Commitment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Posted
Location
Paris, France
Le Conference Program Manager joue un rôle clé dans la coordination du contenu des conférences, la gestion des intervenants, le soutien au comité de programme et l'engagement des parties prenantes. Il travaille en étroite collaboration avec des représentants de haut niveau des institutions gouvernementales, des organisations militaires, des agences spatiales et des leaders de l'industrie pour assurer la réussite de conférences et d'événements de haut niveau dans l'écosystème spatial et de défense. Il développe les programmes, gère les intervenants et évalue la performance des événements.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of conference and event programs, ensuring high-quality content and an engaging participant experience.
- Build and manage relationships with senior-level speakers, industry leaders, institutional representatives and strategic partners.
- Develop compelling conference agendas by identifying key industry trends, market developments and audience interests.
- Oversee speaker recruitment, engagement, preparation and coordination throughout the event lifecycle.
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure program objectives align with broader business and commercial goals.
- Manage timelines, deliverables and stakeholder communications to ensure the successful execution of multiple events and projects.
- Support partnership, sponsorship and business development activities through stakeholder engagement and industry networking.
- Continuously evaluate event performance and recommend improvements to enhance content quality, audience value and overall event impact.
Requirements
- Master's degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Business, Economics, International Relations, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the organization of international conferences, congresses, forums, or executive-level events.
- Proven experience working with both public-sector stakeholders (government institutions, agencies, associations) and private-sector organizations.
- Experience in conference program management, speaker coordination, and stakeholder engagement is a strong asset.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strategic problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
- - Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of French is a strong asset.
- - Additional languages are a plus.
Benefits
- Profit-sharing bonus
- Bonus based on performance (up to 1,5 monthly salary)
- Remote work : 2 days/week
- Meal vouchers : 11€ / working day
- Learning opportunities in a dynamic team with an outstanding network of sector experts
- International work environment
- Intellectual challenges paired with work-life balance and limited travel