Event Project Manager
Job Summary
The Event Project Manager will plan, coordinate, and execute events from concept development to completion. This role involves liaising with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery within budget and timelines. The position requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills to oversee logistics, setup, and on-site event operations.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute events from concept to completion.
- Manage budgets, timelines, and project documentation.
- Coordinate logistics, vendors, and on-site operations.
- Maintain client relationships and resolve operational issues.
Required Skills
- 3-5 years of event management experience.
- Strong negotiation and vendor sourcing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
Job Details
Job Description:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute events from concept development to completion.
- Liaise with clients, vendors, suppliers, venues, and internal teams to ensure smooth event operations.
- Prepare event timelines, schedules, budgets, and project documentation.
- Coordinate event logistics, manpower, equipment, and transportation arrangements.
- Conduct site visits and oversee event setup, execution, and dismantling.
- Monitor project progress and ensure all deliverables are completed on time.
- Handle client enquiries and maintain strong client relationships.
- Resolve operational issues promptly during event execution.
- Prepare post-event reports and evaluations.
Requirements & Responsibilities:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in event management, project coordination, or a related field.
- Proven experience in managing large & small scale corporate events, property events, and annual dinners.
- Responsible for end-to-end project coordination, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to client expectations.
- Source, negotiate, and coordinate with suppliers, vendors, contractors, and event partners to ensure quality deliverables and competitive pricing.
- Prepare quotations, budgets, cost comparisons, project schedules, and project documentation for client approval.
- Coordinate closely with clients, suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct site visits, venue inspections, production meetings, event rehearsals, and pre-event briefings when required.
- Lead and supervise event crew, suppliers, and on-site operations during setup, event execution, and dismantling.
- Monitor project progress, troubleshoot issues, and provide immediate solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong team player with a positive, proactive, and can-do attitude.
- Willing to go the extra mile, support team members when needed, and work collaboratively to achieve project goals and deliver successful events.
- Able to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Willing to work weekends, public holidays, and extended hours based on project and event requirements.
- Possess own transport and be willing to travel frequently for meetings, site inspections, and event operations.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Performance Bonus (minimum 2 months, subject to individual and company performance)
- 13% EPF employer contribution
- Annual company trip
- Career advancement opportunities
- Training and professional development
- Dynamic and energetic working environment