Event Operations Manager

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Event Operations Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of corporate, experiential, brand, and large-scale events.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in event production, vendor management, logistics, manpower coordination, budgeting, and on-ground execution, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and deliver projects within timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute events from concept to successful completion.
• Manage complete event operations and on-ground execution.
• Coordinate with clients, creative teams, production teams, vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop detailed event execution plans, timelines, checklists, and operational schedules.
• Manage event logistics including venue, transportation, accommodation, equipment, manpower, permissions, and materials.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage vendors, suppliers, fabricators, production houses, and service partners.
• Monitor event budgets, quotations, purchase orders, and operational expenses.
• Ensure all event deliverables are completed within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Supervise event setup, production, rehearsals, event-day operations, and dismantling.
• Manage on-ground teams and ensure effective allocation of manpower and responsibilities.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate venue inspections and technical requirements.
• Handle last-minute operational challenges and provide quick, practical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, venue, regulatory, and client requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and external partners.
• Prepare post-event reports, vendor evaluations, cost reports, and event performance summaries.
• Travel to event locations as required.

Required Skills

• Strong Event Operations & Production Management skills.
• Excellent vendor and supplier management.
• Strong knowledge of event logistics and execution.
• Budgeting and cost-control expertise.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to manage teams under tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving and crisis-management skills.
• Good knowledge of event production, fabrication, AV, branding, décor, and technical requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office / Excel and event planning tools.

Pay: ₹90,000.00 - ₹125,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person