Conference Program Manager

Job description

Are you passionate about the Events’ sector? Do you want to expand your expertise and join an innovative and fast-changing industry? Joining Novaspace means integrating an innovative and fast-growing international consulting group specialized in the space sector. Novaspace is currently seeking an Events’ project manager to contribute to its growth in the space industry. **We are currently seeking a Conference Program Manager to support the delivery of our flagship events.** ### About the position **Reporting to the Events Director, the Conference Program Manager will play a key role in conference content coordination, speaker management, program committee support and stakeholder engagement.** The successful candidate will work closely with senior representatives from government institutions, military organizations, space agencies, industry leaders, sponsors and international partners to ensure the successful delivery of high-level conferences and executive events within the global space and defense ecosystem. Responsibilities include: - **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. ### Professional qualifications & Experience - 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. - **Languages** - - **Fluency in English**, both written and spoken, is mandatory. - Knowledge of French is a strong asset. - - Additional languages are a plus. ### Soft-skills - Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment. - Highly organized, autonomous, and proactive. - Adaptable, flexible, and capable of managing changing priorities. - Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. - Team player with a collaborative mindset. - Ability to work under pressure. - Committed to delivering high-quality results and maintaining attention to detail. ### Benefits - Profit-sharing bonus - Bonus based on performance (up to 1,5 monthly salary) - Remote work : 2 days/week - Meal vouchers : 11€ / working day Not to forget the following : - 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