Job Summary:
Nova Sky Stories is a global leader in drone entertainment, empowering artists and producers to create awe-inspiring live shows. The Live Events Program Manager will coordinate and scale global partnership programs for traveling drone shows, acting as the operational lead to ensure successful project execution across multiple markets.
Responsibilities:
โข Serve as the primary operational point of contact for a key external partner, coordinating day-to-day communication and fostering a strong collaborative relationship
โข Coordinate internal teams and resources to support the successful execution of traveling shows across multiple markets
โข Lead partner communications including planning discussions, status updates, and on-site coordination
โข Translate partner goals and feedback into clear internal priorities, timelines, and action items
โข 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
โข Ensure stakeholders remain informed, aligned, and positioned to execute effectively throughout the project lifecycle
โข Facilitate communication and decision-making between partner stakeholders and Nova teams
โข Build and manage program timelines, workplans, and coordination workflows across multiple concurrent projects
โข Help align internal resources and scheduling needs to support successful project delivery
โข Serve as the central source of truth across timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and cross-functional coordination for all active projects
โข Support the development and refinement of repeatable processes, workflows, and tools to improve coordination across a growing number of shows
โข Identify operational gaps and collaborate with internal teams to improve efficiency and scalability
โข Help strengthen the infrastructure needed to support rapid global growth
โข Proactively identify risks across logistics, production, and partner expectations
โข Drive solutions quickly in dynamic, fast-moving environments, especially in live event contexts
โข Maintain calm, structured execution under pressure when plans shift or challenges arise
โข Represent Nova in partner-facing settings with professionalism, organization, and confidence
โข Coordinate internal teams to help ensure a high-quality and consistent partner experience
โข Travel regularly to support partner meetings, site visits, and live show execution as needed
Qualifications:
Required:
โข 10+ years of experience in program management, project management, or production management within live events, entertainment, experiential, or a similarly complex environment
โข Proven experience in client-facing or partner-facing roles, with the ability to build trust and manage relationships effectively
โข Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across different locations or markets
โข Strong organizational and operational skills with the ability to manage complex workflows and competing priorities
โข Experience working cross-functionally with creative, technical, and operational teams
โข Ability to translate high-level goals into structured plans and drive execution against them
โข Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally
โข A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a high degree of ownership and accountability
โข Comfort operating in dynamic, fast-paced environments where plans evolve quickly
โข Travel: Approximately 30โ50% travel required, including domestic and international travel for partner meetings, site visits, and live show support
Preferred:
โข Experience with touring productions, traveling events, or multi-city program management
โข Familiarity with live show production, technical operations, or experiential activations
โข Experience working with international teams or global programs across multiple jurisdictions
Company:
Nova Sky Stories is a drone entertainment company that transforms the night sky for storytelling. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Boulder, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.