Job Title: Senior Manager – Event Operations
Company Overview:
Expro Events and Exhibits is a leading event management company specializing in large-scale government and corporate events across India. With a reputation for delivering world-class productions and seamless execution, we bring creativity, precision, and excellence to every project.
We are looking for an experienced and resourceful Senior Event Manager – Operations to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale event operations from planning to execution, with a deep understanding of production, logistics, vendor coordination, and on-ground management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee end-to-end event operations, including planning, budgeting, production, logistics, and execution.
- Attend meetings with clients and government officials, understand requirements, and translate them into executable event plans.
- Supervise and coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to ensure timely and flawless delivery of events.
- Review technical and production layouts, ensuring feasibility and compliance with venue and safety regulations.
- Manage vendor selection, negotiation, and performance, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
- Prepare and monitor event budgets, ensuring optimal cost management and resource allocation.
- Ensure quality control and operational excellence throughout event execution.
- Anticipate and troubleshoot operational challenges efficiently to maintain smooth event flow.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members and promote a collaborative work environment.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in event production and management.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in the event management industry with extensive knowledge of event production and operations.
- Strong background in managing large-scale government and corporate events.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple events simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- High attention to detail with problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Flexibility to travel and work on-site during event setups and execution.
Additional Information:
- Location: [Gurugram, Haryana]
- Experience: Minimum 10 years (event industry experience required)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
