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Senior Manager Defence Content & Conference Programme (m/f/d) – DSEI Germany

Berlin
Full-time
Permanent employee

Your mission

Ideal for former military officers, security policy experts and defence professionals with experience working with senior stakeholders and managing complex projects or programmes. 

Shape Germany's Leading Defence & Security Platform 

DSEI Germany brings together decision-makers from the armed forces, government, public authorities, industry and academia. As Senior Manager Defence Content & Conference Programme, you will be responsible for the strategic development and delivery of the conference programme, creating formats that foster dialogue on the key defence and security challenges of our time. 

In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership and a broad range of national and international stakeholders, playing a key role in positioning DSEI Germany as a leading platform for exchange, innovation and collaboration within the defence and security community. 

Conference Programme & Content 
  • Lead the development, planning and delivery of the conference programme 
  • Identify relevant topics, trends and speaker profiles based on geopolitical, security and defence developments 
  • Develop innovative formats that go beyond traditional conference concepts 
  • Continuously refine and optimise programme content and structure
Speaker & Stakeholder Management 
  • Build and maintain a strong network across the armed forces, government ministries, public authorities, industry, research institutions and international organisations 
  • Identify, secure and manage high-level national and international speakers 
  • Coordinate and engage key stakeholders before, during and after the event
Dynamic Demonstrations & Live Formats 
  • Support the development and coordination of dynamic demonstrations and other live content formats 
  • Liaise with exhibitors, government authorities, security representatives and internal teams 
  • Ensure the successful delivery of all programme-related activities on-site
Project Management 
  • Manage defined workstreams across content, conference programme and demonstrations 
  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership, operations, marketing and other internal teams 
  • Ensure the timely delivery of key milestones and project objectives

Your profile

  • Several years of professional experience within the defence, security, geopolitical or related environment 
  • Strong understanding of defence and security policy issues and the relevant national and international stakeholder landscape 
  • Experience engaging with senior stakeholders from government, armed forces, public authorities, industry or international organisations 
  • Excellent communication, coordination and organisational skills 
  • Structured, proactive and solution-oriented working style 
  • Professional fluency in both German and English
We Are Particularly Interested in Candidates with Experience in 
  • The armed forces, particularly former military officers 
  • Ministries of Defence or related government organisations 
  • NATO, EU or other security and defence-related institutions 
  • Defence and security think tanks or research organisations 
  • Companies within the defence and security industry 
  • Government relations or public affairs roles in security-relevant sectors

Why us?

We offer: 
  • The opportunity to help shape one of Germany’s leading defence and security platforms 
  • Direct interaction with senior decision-makers from government, armed forces, public authorities and industry 
  • A high level of ownership and responsibility 
  • An international environment with meaningful topics and influential stakeholders 
  • The opportunity to play a key role in the development of a leading event for the defence and security community 
We stand for equal opportunities, diversity and respectful cooperation. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of ethnic origin, skin colour, religion/belief, gender, national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Due to the scope of our activities, this position requires a background check, which must be successfully completed and continuously maintained.

About us

DSEI is firmly established as the leading international defence exhibition in the UK and Japan. With the launch of DSEI Germany, a European edition will be added to the portfolio. The first event will take place from 9 to 12 March 2027 at Hannover Messe, one of the largest and most modern venues in the world.

DSEI Germany is aimed towards a high-level international audience, including over 1,600 exhibitors, government delegations, national pavilions and companies from traditional and non-traditional defence and security technology.