POSITION SUMMARY:
The GLOBE 2016 Conference Program Manager is responsible for the overall development and execution of the international biennial GLOBE Conference, one of the largest summits on “business and the environment” in the world.
The Program Manager is responsible for researching and identifying current global environment and business-related trends, organizations, and industry leaders, as well as managing onsite logistics for more than 1,800 delegates and 200+ speakers at each event. The role requires a strategic-thinker who is able to work both independently and as part of a team in order to meet critical deadlines. The Program Manager also requires exceptional communication skills (verbal and written), an eye for detail, and a diplomatic nature in dealing with a wide range of senior executives and their staff from private, public, non-profit, and academic sector organizations from around the world.
The Program Manager will manage the Program Coordinator role and will work ‘side by side’ with the Program Director and report to the COO. The Program Manager is also expected to participate in the company’s corporate social responsibility activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with GLOBE Conference Director, COO and CEO to manage the GLOBE Conference’s strategic direction and all related Conference program development activities.
With support from the Program Coordinator, lead extensive research on current trends, issues, and key players related to GLOBE Conference topics (in areas including energy, responsible resource management, resilient cities and infrastructure, corporate sustainability, water, and finance);
Define leading-edge topics to be addressed at various events and develop compelling and innovative session titles, descriptions, formats as part of the program development initiatives;
Write compelling speaker / keynote invitation letters and follow-up on outstanding invitations as required (with support from the Program Coordinator);
Recruit senior business executives, government officials, and thought leaders from around the world as part of the 200+ speakers that participate in every GLOBE Conference;
Communicate directly with senior executives and their staff in corporations and governments via phone, letter, and email on issues surrounding their participation at the events;
Develop and execute various marketing initiatives, sponsorship, and strategic partnerships with key organizations and liaise with the GLOBE marketing team in order to bring the event to new levels of success;
Manage quality control for all website and marketing materials related to the overall conference program;
Manage onsite operations and logistics related to conference programming, including the onsite Speaker Services Centre during the week of the GLOBE Conference event; and
Oversee training for new conference program personnel (as required).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Independent, strategic thinker able to work well in teams and under pressure in order to meet important and challenging deadlines.
Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) and a diplomatic nature.
Strong ability for research using internet-based and other sources, to consolidate information into concise findings, and effectively communicate results.
2+ years of project management experience.
A university degree in business, marketing/communication, environmental studies (or equivalents).
Valuable Assets
French and other language skills an asset.
Please submit a cover letter with your resume to the attention of Nancy Wright, at:
careers@globe.ca