Program Manager

Novaspace; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Performance bonus 1.5mo

Remote work 2 days/week

Meal vouchers

Job summary

Novaspace seeks a Program Manager to support the delivery of flagship events in the space sector. Reporting to the Events Director, you will coordinate conference content, manage speakers, support the program committee, and engage stakeholders across government, agencies, industry, and international partners.

You will lead the development of conference agendas, recruit speakers, and ensure alignment with strategic goals while collaborating with internal teams to achieve high-quality events and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Business, Economics, International Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience organizing international conferences, congresses, forums, or executive events.
• Experience with public and private sector stakeholders (government, agencies, associations and industry).
• Experience in conference program management, speaker coordination and stakeholder engagement is a strong asset.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strategic problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of French is a strong asset; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of conference and event programs; ensure high-quality content and engaging participant experience.
• Build and manage relationships with senior-level speakers, industry leaders, institutional representatives and partners.
• Develop 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 align program objectives with business goals.
• Manage timelines, deliverables and stakeholder communications to ensure successful execution of events.
• Support partnership, sponsorship and business development through stakeholder engagement and networking.
• Continuously evaluate event performance and recommend improvements.

Skills

Conference management

Speaker coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

English fluency

French knowledge

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Marketing/Comms/Business/Intl Relations

Job description

Are you passionate about theEvents’sector? Do you want to expand yourexpertiseand join an innovative and fast-changing industry?

JoiningNovaspacemeans integrating an innovative and fast-growing international consulting groupspecializedin the space sector.Novaspaceis currently seeking anEvents’project manager to contribute toits growth in the space industry.

We are currently seeking aProgram Manager to support the delivery of our flagship events.

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,sponsorsand international partners to ensure the successful delivery of high-level conferences and executive events within the global space and defense ecosystem.

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• 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, ora relatedfield.

• Minimum5years 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.

• • Additionallanguages 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 andmaintainingattention 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