Partner Liaison Manager - CERAWeek NextGen Program

About the Role

• Employment Type: Full time
• Grade Level (for internal use): 10
• Job Title: Partner Liaison Manager - CERAWeek NextGen Program
• Location: Houston, Denver, DC (non-remote)
• Company: S&P Global

About Us

CERAWeek by S&P Global is the global annual energy conference in Houston, Texas. It brings together global leaders to advance new ideas, insight and solutions to the biggest challenges facing the future of energy, the environment, and climate. CERAWeek is widely considered to be the most prestigious annual gathering of CEOs and Ministers from global energy and utilities, as well as automotive, manufacturing, policy and financial communities, along with a growing presence of tech. It has been described by the Financial Times as the ‘the Davos of energy,’ and by Politico as the “industry’s Super Bowl.” CNBC called it “the world’s preeminent energy conference.” CERAWeek was rated one of the top five overall “corporate leader” conferences in the world.

S&P Global seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented Partner (Sponsor) Liaison Manager to oversee the execution of event deliverables and customer commitments for CERAWeek’s NextGen program, which engages with academic institutions globally. This client relationship role not only focuses on managing existing partnerships but also presents an exciting opportunity for prospecting new academic partners. As the primary client-facing contact for CERAWeek’s NextGen partnerships and communities, the Partner Liaison Manager will ensure successful strategic planning, management, and execution of partnerships and program events at various levels, fostering growth and enhancing collaboration within the program.

NextGen at CERAWeek deepens the ever-important connection between academia and industry, creating a dynamic environment that cultivates top talent, uncovers fresh ideas, and discovers newfound energy transition pathways. This exciting new initiative builds on the already thriving innovation community at CERAWeek to help faculty source, fund, and scale impactful new concepts – and identify talent. NextGen accelerates these connections through engaging programming, targeted networking events, and collaborative discussions that inspire and spark the next generation of talent, ideas, and alliances. By fostering the industrial-academic nexus, NextGen ensures the formation of a motivated workforce and the emergence of novel solutions that drive lasting and meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client-facing contact for the execution and delivery of a portfolio of NextGen partnerships, ensuring an optimal experience for all Partners
• Serve as a Partner advocate and source-of-knowledge for internal stakeholders (programming teams, Leadership team, operations, etc.) to address and represent NextGen needs
• Coordination of the NextGen cohort’s onsite participation, ensuring a seamless experience for all stakeholders
• Coordinate executive engagement and/or speaking engagements of NextGen Partners
• Coordinate on-site events, exhibits and/or hosting functions for NextGen Partners
• Coordinate brand management, marketing materials and multimedia (photos/videos) for the NextGen program and its Partners
• Develop and implement effective communication tools such as surveys, chat groups, and other interactive platforms to enhance NextGen Partner involvement
• Support connection points with NextGen community throughout the year
• Track news and updates related to key targets and assist in prospecting partnerships with academic institutions
• Provide event registration support and management
• Create an exceptional Partner experience and high return on Partner investment
• Lead process improvements, including documentation of workflows related to NextGen Partnership delivery
• Additional responsibilities may include support for various other S&P Global events

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with