Sr Program Manager, Conferences
Sr Program Manager, Conferences
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Job Description
About the Role:
This critical position is responsible for developing the content programs and experiences of several Gartner Conferences as well as overall management of those Conferences.
The Senior Program Manager owns a numberof IT related conference(s)and is tasked to drive two key activities for these:
- Develop the conference product strategy to drive growth profitability and retention in collaboration with global PM leads
- Create the most compelling attendee-driven conference agenda based on market needs and requirements.
To achieve desired results the Sr. Program Manager collaborates closely with various stakeholders including:
- Gartner Research and Gartner Consulting
- Audience Acquisition / Marketing / Conference Attendee Sales
- Sponsorship Sales
- Conference Operations / Logistics
- Research Marketing Sales and Service Delivery
What youll do:
- Drive primary and secondary market research in order to understand client issues and market trends
- Identify and define target audienceexhibitor opportunitiesfor the conferences.
- Collaborate with Conference Chair to create client-focused programs that deliver the most relevant content for each role.
- Secure keynote speakers panels and case studies.
- Collaborate with Gartner Research and Services Delivery teams to ensure we create and facilitate great client experiences and networking opportunities.
- Collaborate with global program leads on creating the conference or portfolio strategy
- Evangelize and promote conferences to internal and external constituents.
- Innovate conference experiences content and formats.
- Work closely with Conferences Marketing to create compelling messaging and campaigns as well as assist with media partners to drive growth and increase retention
- Collaborate with Conferences Sales to identify prospective sponsors/exhibitors accelerate the sales process and increase retention.
- Collaborate with Conferences Operations to ensure cost-effective solutions to achieve optimal attendee and sponsor experiences
- Identify and evaluate competitive conferences including attending competitive conferences.
What youll need:
- Bachelors Degree in any field is a must.
- 3-7 yearsrelevant experience in event program management including content agenda creation & speaker management preferred.
- Conference or content-rich program planning experience is a must.
- Proven track record creating and executing strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative matrix environment with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication and ability to influence.
- Desire for global / multinational conference experience
- Good multi-project management prioritization time management capacity
- Familiarity with technology data analysis and AI a plus.
- Ability to engage effectively with C-level executives.
- Ability to accommodate moderate travel toapprox. 7 conferences annually domestic and international (approx. 15%).
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
