Portfolio Manager -Tech Conferences, Workshops & Live Sessions

Relationship Builder: Ability to form strong, trusted partnerships with experts, speakers, and communities. Program Mindset: Skilled at defining event vision and shaping sessions for maximum audience impact. Acquisition Strength: Proven ability to attract and negotiate with high-profile speakers. Audience & Market Acumen: Strong ability to identify relevant themes and ensure live sessions resonate with practitioner audiences. Community Knowledge: Familiar with developer ecosystems and the channels that drive live engagement. Strategic & Organized: Capable of managing an event pipeline, prioritizing effectively, and aligning programs with Packt’s goals.

Manage and expand Packt's tech-focused live events portfolio. Shape the vision for each technical session. Identify new technical themes, formats, and engagement opportunities. Make commissioning decisions for technical credibility and audience impact. Identify and secure top-tier technologists as speakers. Craft propositions for technical experts. Negotiate participation terms and onboard experts. Build a network of high-profile technology experts. Serve as the trusted counterpart for technical speakers. Build long-term relationships with technologists. Ensure speakers have platforms and tools for impactful sessions. Support expert amplification by connecting them with practitioner communities. Engage with developer and technology ecosystems. Collaborate with influencers, maintainers, and community leaders. Support initiatives like panels, AMAs, and webinars. Feed technology-driven insights back into programming. Maintain awareness of technology trends and practitioner needs. Translate industry intelligence into strong technical event strategies. Collaborate with marketing, design, and operations. Act as the product owner of the technical events portfolio.