Senior Program Director
Our client is seeking a Senior Program Director to curate, develop, and execute high-impact event programs. This role requires 10+ years of experience in event programming, with a proven background in client-facing relationship management, speaker curation, project management, and strategic content development.
As the Senior Program Director, you will act as the event quarterback, overseeing the full lifecycle of multiple annual conferences and executive-level gatherings. You’ll personally lead program and content strategy, speaker engagement, and partner activation for large-scale, multi-day events. The ideal candidate has experience producing market-leading events, elevating community engagement, and expanding client reach through compelling programming and high-touch client service.
Location & Work Model
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
- Fully remote within the U.S.; no office requirement
- Some travel required
Key Responsibilities
- Lead event programming and content development for major conferences
- Manage speaker recruitment, outreach, and coordination
- Act as the primary external liaison between clients and speakers
- Oversee project management for event agendas and programming schedules
- Ensure content is relevant across sectors including tech, social good, and health
- Drive innovative program design and high-quality participant engagement
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 10+ years in events, programming, or conference management
- Demonstrated success in developing and curating event content
- Strong speaker management experience with ability to show examples (past agendas, programs, speaker lists)
- Skilled in client-facing communication and relationship-building
- Curious, informed, and up-to-date on major industry trends
- Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and long project timelines
Compensation: 110K – 160K DOE
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