Global Solar Conference Program Lead (Remote)

Homerun B.V.; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days of paid leave per year

Gross monthly salary €3,200–€4,400

12‑month contract with extension

Pension scheme

Up to 20 remote working days per year

Development budget €1,000

Grow international network

Open, multicultural environment

Bike lease plan

Travel expense compensation

Job summary

Solarplaza, based in Rotterdam, is seeking a Program & Event Manager to own the content, execution, and quality of our international B2B conferences in solar and energy storage. You will work with advisory boards, industry leaders, venues, and partners—often initiating conversations yourself.

This high‑ownership role combines project management, program development, and stakeholder engagement, including on‑site execution and collaboration across teams, with Monday.com to support delivery.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in the event industry or the renewable industry.
• Have delivered complex, multi‑stakeholder projects or events end‑to‑end.
• Perform well in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.
• Take ownership naturally and work well with limited structure.
• Are confident engaging senior external stakeholders (advisory boards, speakers, partners).
• Are proactive in outreach and relationship building (calls, emails, follow‑ups).
• Manage competing priorities with structure and calm execution.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in English.
• Are based within commuting distance of Rotterdam.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end organization of international B2B conferences in solar energy and energy storage.
• Translate market trends in renewable energy and develop conference concepts and agendas.
• Identify and engage relevant speakers, industry experts, and advisory board members.
• Build and manage event business cases, budgets, revenue targets, and performance goals.
• Source and negotiate with event suppliers (venues, AV partners, …).
• Manage multiple international conferences simultaneously.
• Coordinate internal project teams including Marketing, Operations, and Content.
• Manage external stakeholders such as venues, speakers, sponsors, and partners.
• Ensure high‑quality execution from planning through to on‑site delivery of events supported by our Monday.com project management tool.
• Being able to host some of our conferences and feel confident with your stage presence.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Budgeting

English communication

Multicultural collaboration

Relationship building

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

Solarplaza, based in Rotterdam, is seeking a Program & Event Manager to own the content, execution, and quality of our international B2B conferences in solar and energy storage. You will work with advisory boards, industry leaders, venues, and partners—often initiating conversations yourself.

This high‑ownership role combines project management, program development, and stakeholder engagement, including on‑site execution and collaboration across teams, with Monday.com to support delivery.