Production Operations Manager (Corporate Events)

Company Description: Sparkle Event Solutions is a premier event management company specializing in corporate events, exhibitions, brand activations, and hybrid experiences across India and international markets. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company operates in-house production facilities in Mumbai and Dubai with advanced sound, lighting, LED, trussing, and staging capabilities.

Sparkle delivers end-to-end event solutions from concept and creative design to fabrication and technical execution for conferences, leadership summits, offsites, and award ceremonies in locations such as Dubai, Singapore, and Indonesia. The team has partnered with leading brands including Reliance Industries, SBI Life Insurance, Mahindra & Mahindra, Amazon, PwC, Vodafone Idea, Raymond Group, and Cipla, earning a reputation for events that engage and inspire.

Role Description: The Production Operations Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai, responsible for overseeing end-to-end production operations for corporate events, exhibitions, brand activations, and hybrid experiences. This role manages production planning, resource allocation, and workflow scheduling to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality event delivery.

Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating closely with creative, client servicing, technical, and logistics teams; supervising fabrication, staging, sound, lighting, and LED installations; and monitoring vendor performance and inventory utilization. The manager will implement operational processes, track project timelines, manage budgets, and resolve on-ground production issues while ensuring compliance with safety standards and venue regulations. The role also involves continuous process improvement, data-driven decision-making, mentoring operations staff, and supporting live event execution to maintain Sparkle’s standards of precision and seamless delivery.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong Production Planning and Production Management skills to oversee multiple events and ensure efficient resource utilization.

Candidates should possess solid Operations Management capabilities to manage workflows, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive process optimization.

Candidates should possess excellent Analytical Skills to interpret project data, manage budgets, and make informed decisions under time constraints.

Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and clients, and to provide clear instructions on-site.

Experience in event production, stage and technical operations, or large-scale live events is highly beneficial.

Proven ability to work on-site during extended hours, including evenings and weekends as required by event schedules.

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Operations, Production, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with project management tools and MS Office.

Share your CV on hr@sparkleeventsolutions.com