senior program director

Location: Telecommute

Job Type: Permanent

Compensation Range: $130, ,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and client-focused Senior Program Director to lead the content development and execution of world-class, executive-level conferences and gatherings for a leading global advisory and events platform. This highly visible role requires a passionate professional who can drive measurable business impact and reinforce the firm's thought leadership across critical sectors like technology, cybersecurity, and digital media.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Health
• Vision
• Dental

Responsibilities:

Client & Partner Account Management (30%)

• 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.

Content Development & Speaker Engagement (30%)

• 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.
• Manage all speaker logistics and communications , including briefings, scheduling, content coordination, and on-site management .
• Collaborate with marketing and production teams to ensure seamless speaker integration across all event materials and promotions.

Event Oversight & Execution (30%)

• 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.
• Lead on-site speaker, client, and management , ensuring flawless execution during events.
• Capture and analyze event feedback , providing insights to optimize future content and engagement strategies.

Marketing, Communications & Data Analysis (10%)

• Support the creation of event communications , event invitations, website content, and promotional materials.
• Draft event briefing documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Track key metrics and insights to measure event success and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10+ years of direct experience in event programming, project management, and high-touch client/partner relationship management, preferably in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Exceptional project management skills, strong strategic thinking, attention to detail, and a proven ability to build trusting relationships with C-suite stakeholders are essential.

JobID:

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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.