APAC Paid-Delegate Events Lead – Operations & Delivery

Centellic; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 720,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Public holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Private medical and dental care

Wellbeing allowance

Work From Anywhere (10 days)

Job summary

Centellic in Hong Kong seeks an experienced Event Operations Manager to lead the planning and execution of paid-delegate B2B conferences across Asia Pacific. You will manage budgets, schedules and teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high-quality outcomes.

The role requires at least five years of hands-on event management experience, strong vendor negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across sales, editorial, sponsorship, marketing and production teams.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience with a strong, proven track record of independently managing and delivering high-quality paid-delegate B2B conferences.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage team members, supporting their development within the business.
• Take end-to-end operational ownership of a portfolio of paid-delegate B2B conferences and related events across Asia Pacific.
• Ensure all events are delivered effectively, efficiently and within the agreed budget.
• Create, maintain and manage detailed event plans, timelines and onsite schedules from initial planning through to post-event review.
• Forecast event costs, manage budgets and maintain accurate records of committed and actual spend.
• Source, negotiate and contract venues for conferences, dinners, drinks receptions, awards ceremonies and other event formats, signing off contracts within the agreed sign off level.
• Lead onsite delivery, including supplier briefings, team coordination, room and exhibition readiness, delegate flow and issue resolution.
• Lead the operational delivery of flagship events, including complex programmes and high-value supplier negotiations.
• Conduct post-event reviews with internal teams and suppliers, reporting on outcomes, lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Experience of delivering events in Hong Kong and across Asia Pacific, with an understanding of regional venues, suppliers and working practices.

Skills

team management

budget management

vendor negotiation

stakeholder management

English fluency

travel willingness

Job description

Centellic in Hong Kong seeks an experienced Event Operations Manager to lead the planning and execution of paid-delegate B2B conferences across Asia Pacific. You will manage budgets, schedules and teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high-quality outcomes.

The role requires at least five years of hands-on event management experience, strong vendor negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across sales, editorial, sponsorship, marketing and production teams.