Program Director, Events

Established Business Services Firm is seeking a Program Director to add to their team. The experienced, customer-facing events program professional is sought to drive measurable business impact, foster high-level client relationships, and contribute to thought leadership through world-class event programming. The Program Director will be a key member of the Events Team, responsible for curating, developing, and executing high-impact event programs. This role requires a minimum of 7 years' experience in event programming and content development, with a proven track record of managing client-facing relationships, speaker curation, and strategic content development. The Program Director will lead the content strategy, speaker engagement, and partner activation for multiple annual conferences and executive-level gatherings, including a flagship event. The ideal candidate has experience producing market-leading events, elevating community engagement, and expanding client reach through compelling programming and high-touch client service.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary client-facing liaison for select speakers, sponsors, and partners.
• Manage ongoing partner communications to maximize event participation and engagement.
• Track and fulfill sponsor deliverables, including speaking opportunities and branding elements.
• Support post-event partner engagement and retention efforts.
• Lead speaker research, curation, and outreach to secure top-tier industry experts.
• Develop compelling and high-impact agendas aligned with client objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end program execution, ensuring logistical excellence.
• Capture and analyze event feedback to optimize future content and engagement strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality/Events, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 7-10+ years of direct experience in event programming and content management.
• Strong client service mentality with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation: $130,000-$225,000
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.