Program Manager

Are you a logistics and scheduling tetris champion? Do you bring themes, features, activities and plans to life? We think you could be our perfect Program Manager.

Startup Extreme

Where we do things a bit differently. Since 2015, we've been bringing the tech and startup world to Hemsedal, Norway. We're not your average tech conference; we're all about forging new connections and propelling global entrepreneurship.

Picture this: the stunning Alps of the Nordics as your backdrop. No need for stuffy suits here! We're all about that authentic, down-to-earth vibe that showcases the heart and soul of Norwegian and Nordic startups. So, leave the formality behind and join us for a ride that's all about breaking boundaries and making big moves in the entrepreneurial game!

See you at Startup Extreme! 🚀

About the Role

Working with other ‘team leaders’ at Startup Extreme (Teams - Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, Activites and Operations ) you will have the opportunity to build an incredible program for the 2024 Startup Extreme event. Partnering up with Operations - Catering, Logistics and Activities will be a smooth run. Working with Marketing - you’ll have a perfect timeline of FOMO posts, coming soon and news posts to create. Then to top it off, you’ll have a partner with Speakers, who you can stare at spreadsheets, floorplans and calendars while you both build a wonderful experience for everyone.

Responsibilities:

• Theme realisation - Aligning with the team on what SX 2024 is going to be, you will drive the theme and dream forward

• Customer understanding - Know what would interest attendees, ensure that the program is aligned with the themes, partners and that the speakers are in the perfect section for them 

• Stage Agendas - you know what each stage theme is, who should be there, for how long and why. This would be supported by the Partner Manager

• Content management - work with Marketing and Partnerships to ensure the website is up to date, event and program information is updated and easily accessible

• Floorplan and layout - with support of Operations, organise who goes where, working with Partnerships for stands etc

• Team of your dreams - work with recruitment to build your strong team of Interns, Lead Volunteers, support volunteers and people to help out for the week 

• Logistics - working with Operations for support, a fantastic set of activities, catering and accommodation is all sorted and ready to go

• Volunteer time management - building out a plan for who you need where during the week at Hemsedal

• Tools we use - Airtable, Hubspot, Notion, Google, Slack

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A bit about you

Qualifications / Experience:

• Experience in events, program and / or stage management

• Understanding or experience of speaker management / partnerships would be a plus

• Have a good network here in Norway to lean on - as you build the program, you can recommend speakers / partners that fit

• Love organisation - There is a lot to do and systems being set up to ensure smooth processes

• Experience with Airtable, Hubspot and / or Notion is a plus

• Understanding of Norwegian is a benefit, but not a requirement 

• Managing a team is a benefit 

• Other titles, fields and experience that could be a good fit - project, product and operations management, venue coordinator, staff coordinator

Whats in it for you?

Central Office Space: Enjoy the convenience of working in our city centre office, providing an inspiring and collaborative environment.

Dynamic Team: Join a team of passionate professionals

A Week in Hemsedal: You’ll have the opportunity to join the team to help set up for the event on the 24th and 25th of April

Shape Startup Extreme: If you’re someone with so many great ideas, we would love to work with you to build an incredible event

Recap:

Position: Program Manager 

Location: Oslo

Duration: Asap - End of April

Compensation: Contractor (flexible part time to full time closer to the event)