Senior Program Manager, Global Partnerships

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.📱 Follow us: @NovaSkyStoriesWe are seeking a customer-focused Senior Program Manager, Global Partnerships 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 Senior Program Manager, Global Partnerships, you’ll be responsible for: Program Ownership & Partner ManagementServe as the primary operational point of contact for a key external partner, coordinating day-to-day communication and fostering a strong collaborative relationshipCoordinate internal teams and resources to support the successful execution of traveling shows across multiple marketsLead partner communications including planning discussions, status updates, and on-site coordinationTranslate partner goals and feedback into clear internal priorities, timelines, and action itemsCross-Functional ExecutionCoordinate 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 executionEnsure stakeholders remain informed, aligned, and positioned to execute effectively throughout the project lifecycleFacilitate communication and decision-making between partner stakeholders and Nova teamsPlanning, Timelines & Resource ManagementBuild and manage program timelines, workplans, and coordination workflows across multiple concurrent projectsHelp align internal resources and scheduling needs to support successful project deliveryServe as the central source of truth across timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and cross-functional coordination for all active projectsOperational Excellence & ScalingSupport the development and refinement of repeatable processes, workflows, and tools to improve coordination across a growing number of showsIdentify operational gaps and collaborate with internal teams to improve efficiency and scalabilityHelp strengthen the infrastructure needed to support rapid global growthRisk Management & Problem SolvingProactively identify risks across logistics, production, and partner expectationsDrive solutions quickly in dynamic, fast-moving environments, especially in live event contextsMaintain calm, structured execution under pressure when plans shift or challenges ariseClient Experience & DeliveryRepresent Nova in partner-facing settings with professionalism, organization, and confidenceCoordinate internal teams to help ensure a high-quality and consistent partner experienceTravel regularly to support partner meetings, site visits, and live show execution as neededYou’ll Need To Have10+ years of experience in program management, project management, or production management within live events, entertainment, experiential, or a similarly complex environmentProven experience in client-facing or partner-facing roles, with the ability to build trust and manage relationships effectivelyExperience managing multiple concurrent projects across different locations or marketsStrong organizational and operational skills with the ability to manage complex workflows and competing prioritiesExperience working cross-functionally with creative, technical, and operational teamsAbility to translate high-level goals into structured plans and drive execution against themExcellent communication skills, both internally and externallyA proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a high degree of ownership and accountabilityComfort operating in dynamic, fast-paced environments where plans evolve quicklyTravel: Approximately 30–50% travel required, including domestic and international travel for partner meetings, site visits, and live show supportIt’s a Plus If You HaveExperience with touring productions, traveling events, or multi-city program managementFamiliarity with live show production, technical operations, or experiential activationsExperience working with international teams or global programs across multiple jurisdictionsIf you're ready to play a key role in supporting the operational backbone of a company redefining storytelling in the sky, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to help keep Nova Sky Stories flying high.