Senior Program Director managing high-impact event programs for Landmark Ventures. Overseeing client relationships, event execution, and content strategy for conferences and gatherings.
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Capture and analyze event feedback, providing insights to optimize future content and engagement strategies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Business, Marketing, Hospitality/Events, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
10+ years of direct experience in event programming including overall event project management, program oversight, and attendee, speaker, client, and/or partner management
A strong client service mentality, with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with high-level executives, partners, and stakeholders
Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills which exemplify the ability to identify issues or challenges and find a reasonable solution
Ability to multi-task, calmly and effectively execute and meet tight deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong organization skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent analytical, verbal, and written communications skills
Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to monitor and manage multiple priorities, and meet timelines on large projects from inception through completion
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly develop trusting, productive relationships with clients, speakers, vendors, staff, and all partners
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and/or Google Suite (Sheets, Docs); experience with CRM tools (Salesforce), event management software, or content management platforms is a plus
Willingness to be flexible, work extra hours and travel as needed
Work “Athlete” mindset – someone who is coachable, innovative, focused and is able to adapt
Interest in learning about and engaging with leaders, speakers, sponsors, and content related to technology and innovation.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package based on performance and recognized value
Generous vacation and holidays, including all Federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving
Two days each year to volunteer and an additional day of Paid Time Off for each anniversary up to five years
Comprehensive health insurance, paying $1 each month for full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Spill for mental health support
Steller team culture with team outings and virtual get-togethers
Professional development sessions, career conversations, external resources, and plenty of stretch opportunities
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