TechBBQ is seeking a highly diligent, confident candidate for the role of Head of Program. TechBBQ is Scandinavia's largest startup & innovation summit, which in 2020 will gather more than 8,000+ Danish, Nordic and international tech entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators of tomorrow. TechBBQ takes place over 2 days in the historic heart of Copenhagen creating local and global networks to drive growth for startups and scaleups.

The role of the Head of Program revolves around oversight of the activities of the program department, topic generation, as well as working with closely with the curation team in the creation of excellent two days experiences for the speakers and audiences through the content. In this role, the Head of Program ensures that all the business’s narratives and message are in support of the content strategies and editorial decisions that she/he formulates are aligned with the communications, marketing and event department’s strategies.

Your day to day tasks will also include:

• Leading and managing a curation team 

• Design and implement measurement systems for program 

• Integration of strategy and analytics to department 

• Research and gathers information from key industry figures for creating insightful topics and themes

• Direct collaboration with communications, marketing  and event departments

• To invite international and Danish speakers to TechBBQ 2020

• Build and compile the entire program for the various scenes in TechBBQ

• Overview of the budget

• Write reporting for the project

• The Head of Program will also perform other duties as are necessary for the effective execution of her/his duties

• Travelling would be required

What are we looking for: 

Exceptional communication skills

• Strong leadership skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Exceptional organisation and multitasking skills, having an ability to prioritise tasks

• Structured and organized

• Interest in tech and entrepreneurship is an advantage

• Someone who is not afraid to go and work long days and weekends

• Experience with volunteers

What do you get out of it?

• Become part of a close-knit team that together creates something amazing

• Practical experience working behind a larger Scandinavian tech summit

• A good network within both the Danish and European startup environment