Program Manager - Live Events

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At

Nova Sky Stories , we empower artists and producers to bring awe and wonder to live audiences around the world. As the global leader in

drone entertainment , we’ve been redefining live shows for over a decade—merging cutting‑edge drone technology with imaginative artistry.

With a veteran team of engineers and creatives, we design and operate lightweight, small, precise, and safe drones that perform in the most demanding environments—urban centers, extreme temperatures, and high winds. The result?

Sky Stories

that inspire, captivate, and transform the sky into a canvas of imagination.

Headquartered in the U.S. with teams across Europe and the UAE, Nova Sky Stories works with the world’s leading brands, venues, and events.

About the job
About this role:

We are seeking a customer‑focused

Live Events Program Manager

to lead the coordination and scaling of Nova Sky Stories’ global partnership programs, supporting a growing portfolio of traveling drone shows across multiple markets.

In this role, you will act as the operational lead for a key strategic partnership—bringing structure, coordination, and consistency across a high volume of live productions. You will sit at the intersection of external partners and Nova’s internal teams, ensuring the right resources, stakeholders, and workflows are aligned to deliver successful show outcomes at scale.

This is a highly client‑facing role that requires strong relationship management, clear communication, and the ability to represent Nova confidently in partner interactions. You’ll help coordinate cross‑functional efforts across creative, production, flight operations, engineering, and legal teams while ensuring projects remain on track operationally.

As a Live Events Program Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

Program Ownership & Partner Management

Serve as the primary operational point of contact for a key external partner, coordinating day‑to‑day communication and fostering a strong collaborative relationship

Coordinate internal teams and resources to support the successful execution of traveling shows across multiple markets

Lead partner communications including planning discussions, status updates, and on‑site coordination

Translate partner goals and feedback into clear internal priorities, timelines, and action items

Cross‑Functional Execution

Coordinate across internal teams including creative and audio, production, flight operations, engineering, legal, sponsorship, and finance to align on project needs, responsibilities, timelines, and overall show execution

Ensure stakeholders remain informed, aligned, and positioned to execute effectively throughout the project lifecycle

Facilitate communication and decision‑making between partner stakeholders and Nova teams

Build and manage program timelines, workplans, and coordination workflows across multiple concurrent projects

Help align internal resources and scheduling needs to support successful project delivery

Serve as the central source of truth across timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and cross‑functional coordination for all active projects

Operational Excellence & Scaling

Support the development and refinement of repeatable processes, workflows, and tools to improve coordination across a growing number of shows

Identify operational gaps and collaborate with internal teams to improve efficiency and scalability

Help strengthen the infrastructure needed to support rapid global growth

Proactively identify risks across logistics, production, and partner expectations

Drive solutions quickly in dynamic, fast‑moving environments, especially in live event contexts

Maintain calm, structured execution under pressure when plans shift or challenges arise

Client Experience & Delivery

Represent Nova in partner‑facing settings with professionalism, organization, and confidence

Coordinate internal teams to help ensure a high‑quality and consistent partner experience

Travel regularly to support partner meetings, site visits, and live show execution as needed

You’ll need to have:

10+ years of experience in program management, project management, or production management within live events, entertainment, experiential, or a similarly complex environment

Proven experience in

client‑facing or partner‑facing roles , with the ability to build trust and manage relationships effectively

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across different locations or markets

Strong

organizational and operational skills

with the ability to manage complex workflows and competing priorities

Experience

working cross‑functionally with creative, technical, and operational teams

Ability to translate high‑level goals into structured plans and drive execution against them

Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally

A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a high degree of ownership and accountability

Comfort operating in dynamic, fast‑paced environments where plans evolve quickly

Travel:

Approximately 30–50% travel required, including domestic and international travel for partner meetings, site visits, and live show support

It’s a plus if you have:

Experience with touring productions, traveling events, or multi‑city program management

Familiarity with live show production, technical operations, or experiential activations

Experience working with international teams or global programs across multiple jurisdictions

Salary Range:

$130,000 - $155,000 USD

At Nova Sky Stories, we’re building something that has never existed before—and we want our team members to share in that journey. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Flexible PTO and paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Company‑paid holidays

Equity opportunities for eligible employees

Compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

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