Program & Event Manager

Solarplaza International • Full-time • Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland • 1w ago

Program & Event Manager

Full-time / Part-time · Rotterdam

At Solarplaza, we believe meaningful connections drive the energy transition. Through our international B2B conferences, market insights, and digital platforms, we bring together renewable energy professionals from around the world to share knowledge, build partnerships, and shape the future of solar and energy storage. Based in Rotterdam, our diverse team of 40+ colleagues from more than 15 nationalities is passionate about creating impactful experiences that help accelerate the global energy transition.

Join us as a Program & Event Manager

Are you a hands-on Program or Event Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments where delivery, stakeholder engagement, and ownership go hand in hand? Do you enjoy leading complex projects end-to-end and turning market insights into high-impact international conferences?

At Solarplaza, we are looking for a Program & Event Manager to take full ownership of the content, execution, and quality of our international B2B conferences in solar and energy storage.

This is a high-ownership role, combining project management, program development, and stakeholder engagement. You will work directly with advisory boards, industry leaders, venues, and partners—often initiating conversations yourself.

As Program & Event Manager, you are responsible for the full lifecycle of international B2B conferences, from early concept development to on-site execution.

You ensure both:

What the event delivers (logistics, program content, speakers)
How the event performs (execution, stakeholder management, commercial results)

Key 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.

What Success Looks Like (KPIs)

Your performance is measured based on the impact and quality of each conference:

Achievement of event targets (attendance, audience quality, partner satisfaction).
Sponsorship and partnership revenue performance.
Quality and relevance of conference programs (speaker and attendee feedback).
Stakeholder engagement (speakers, advisory board, partners).
Delivery excellence (timelines, budget control, operational execution).
On-site event quality and smooth execution.
Development of a strong pipeline for future events (speakers, partners, topics).

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

Preferred Experience

Experience in B2B conferences or international event environments
Exposure to renewable energy or adjacent industries
International or multicultural working experience
Additional languages

28 days of paid leave per year (based on full-time employment).
Initial 12-month contract with the intention to extend.
A solid pension scheme.
Up to 20 remote working days per year (after 6 months).
A €1,000 personal development budget (after 6 months).
Extensive opportunities to grow your international network and expertise in the solar industry.
An open, respectful, and multicultural work environment.
Access to a bike lease plan (Lease a Bike scheme) to support sustainable commuting.
Travel expense compensation through an NS-Business Card or mileage allowance for commuting distances between 10 km and 50 km (one way).

Join our Team

We’re especially interested in your hands-on experience delivering events or projects end-to-end.

As part of the application process, we would like to learn more about your experience and background through a few short screening questions. Please briefly share: