Program Manager

About the position

Reporting to the Events Director, the 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

• Manage and coordinate the conference programs including the Space Defense & Security Summit (SDSS), Novaspace’s international conference dedicated to space defense and security.
• Identify, invite and coordinate senior speakers from Ministries of Defence, Armed Forces, Space Commands, Space Agencies, international organizations and leading space and defense companies.
• Support agenda development, conference content production and session planning in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Manage speaker communications, briefing documents, moderator coordination and program-related materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with speakers, institutional stakeholders and partners.
• Monitor speaker confirmations, content development and program milestones to ensure timely delivery.

Professional qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Business, Economics, International Relations or 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 per 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.