EVENT MANAGER

Job Title

EVENT MANAGER

Occupation

Event Manager / Events Operations Manager

Job Description & Requirements

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Role Overview

The Event Manager leads the end-to-end planning, operational delivery, and financial oversight of live events, corporate functions, and entertainment experiences. This role coordinates cross-functional teams, external vendors, and venue partners to deliver high-quality event productions while ensuring strict schedule adherence and full compliance with workplace safety standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Event Planning & Operational Strategy

Conceptualise, plan, and execute comprehensive production timelines and run sheets for live, corporate, and private events.

Define project milestones, scope, resource allocations, and operational deliverables in alignment with business objectives.

Formulate robust risk assessments and contingency protocols to ensure seamless execution across all event stages.

Vendor Management & Budget Oversight

Prepare, track, and reconcile project budgets, controlling production expenses to achieve maximum operational efficiency.

Source, negotiate, and manage contracts with external suppliers, audio-visual providers, staging crews, decorators, and talent agencies.

Oversee procurement schedules, equipment transport, and technical logistics across the entire event lifecycle.

On-Site Production & Execution

Supervise on-site load-in, stage setups, live technical rehearsals, and tear-down operations.

Lead on-site event crew, technical teams, and front-of-house staff to ensure master run sheets are executed with precision.

Troubleshoot urgent operational, technical, or logistical bottlenecks swiftly during live running.

Enforce venue safety regulations, crowd control measures, and local statutory licensing requirements at all times.

Stakeholder Liaison & Reporting

Act as the key operational point of contact for clients, performers, venue owners, and cross-functional teams.

Conduct post-event debriefs, gathering stakeholder feedback and compiling comprehensive operational and financial reconciliation reports.

Requirements

Relevant Diploma or Degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Mass Communications, Business, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience managing live events, entertainment productions, or corporate functions.

Demonstrated capability in budget administration, vendor negotiation, and technical run-sheet execution.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills under fast-paced live event conditions.

Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, aligned with event setups and live show timings.

Step 3: Key Information Setup (Reference)

Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent

Position Level: Manager / Middle Management

Minimum Experience: 3 Years

Salary Range (SGD): $4,000 – $6,000 (Keep within the 2:1 max-to-min ratio, e.g., $4,000 – $6,500)