EVENT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Job Description & Requirements

Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Event Operations Manager to oversee the end-to-end operational planning, logistics, and on-site execution of live events, productions, and entertainment experiences. This role leads operational workflows from concept to post-event teardown, ensuring high production standards, strict budget control, venue compliance, and seamless guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Production Management: Lead end-to-end operational planning and on-site execution for corporate, public, and live entertainment events.

• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Source, negotiate with, and supervise vendors for audio-visual (AV), staging, lighting, logistics, ticketing, catering, and security.

• Permits & Regulatory Compliance: Secure necessary venue approvals, police permits, SCDF fire safety clearances, and public entertainment licenses in accordance with Singapore statutory requirements.

• Risk Assessment & Safety: Develop and implement crowd management plans, emergency response protocols, and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) guidelines for bump-in, event duration, and teardown.

• Budget & Resource Planning: Manage operational budgets, monitor run rates, allocate internal/external resources efficiently, and minimize operational wastage.

• Team Supervision: Lead, train, and deploy full-time production crews, part-time event staff, and freelance technicians to ensure seamless coordination on show days.

• Post-Event Review: Manage inventory returns, venue handover inspections, vendor reconciliation, and operational post-mortem reports.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Event Management, Operations Management, Hospitality, or a related field.

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on event operations or live entertainment production experience.

• Proven track record managing large-scale event logistics, venue setup/strike, and technical production teams.

• Strong familiarity with local venue regulations, statutory licensing, and WSH compliance in Singapore.

• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills under tight deadlines.

• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, based on event schedules.