Interim Conferences Manager

Springer Nature • New York, NY

2d • $66,300 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Conference Manager role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of high-profile international scientific events for Nature Conferences, working at the intersection of research, publishing, and global engagement. You will collaborate closely with Nature editors, institutional partners, sponsors, and internal teams to design and execute conferences that convene leading researchers and shape scientific dialogue. This role is ideal for a highly organized project leader who enjoys working across disciplines, managing complex stakeholder environments, and delivering visible outcomes on a global stage. This is a temporary role for up to nine (9) months.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Significant experience managing complex events or multi-stakeholder projects
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for an international audience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working directly with clients or senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering academic, scientific, or international conferences
• Familiarity with budgeting, contracts, and vendor management
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Workfront, Asana, Notion)
• Professional accreditation in project or event management (e.g., CMP, PMP)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of 6–8 live and/or virtual conferences annually
• Coordinate closely with editors, partners, and internal teams to define goals, program needs, and deliverables
• Manage conference websites, timelines, logistics, and communications with speakers, vendors, and attendees
• Oversee budgets, revenue tracking, and expense management for assigned events
• Manage contracts, vendors, venues, and operational planning (including on-site delivery as required)
• Work with Marketing and Sales teams to support promotion and sponsorship delivery
• Monitor milestones and ensure events are delivered on time, on budget, and to expected quality standards
• Produce post-event reports, surveys, and debriefs to support continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager