Event Project Manager - 6 months Contractor

South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 670 000 - 1 116 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd, through its SCMP Learn unit in Causeway Bay, is seeking an experienced Event Project Manager to lead a varied portfolio of educational events for teachers, parents and students. The role covers conception, programming, delivery and end-to-end production.

This 6-month contract offers a fast-paced, client-focused environment with opportunities to shape events, manage budgets, coordinate vendors and venues, and drive impact across education programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of event management experience in corporate, education, or consumer sectors.
• Proven track record in large conferences, community engagement, and production management.
• Self-starter who can work independently and build detailed project plans.
• Excellent PM skills; able to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, influencing, and decision-making abilities.
• Adaptable and proactive; generate ideas while following guidance.
• Customer-centric attitude; adapt to diverse client needs and change.
• Outstanding client management and relationship-building skills.
• Highly ambitious, proactive, meticulous organization.
• Experience with event platforms like Cvent is a plus.
• Strong English communications, both spoken and written.
• Work location: Causeway Bay office.

Responsabilités

• Plan and lead event concepts through delivery.
• Oversee event operations, logistics, and setups to standards.
• Liaise with designers, vendors, staff, and venue partners.
• Communicate with internal teams and external clients to align goals.
• Manage event budgets and ensure profitability.
• Share knowledge of industry best practices and new vendors.

Connaissances

Event management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Stakeholder comms

Leadership

Negotiation

Cvent

English proficiency

Outils

Cvent

Description du poste

About the Team:

SCMP Learn is the education business unit of the South China Morning Post, dedicated to empowering educators, parents, and students passionate about cultivating the next generation’s English proficiency, critical thinking, storytelling, leadership, and future-ready skills.

Purpose of the position:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Event Project Manager to lead our diverse portfolio of educational events, ranging from youth programs and competitions to conferences and expert talks. The successful candidate will play a vital role within the SCMP Learn team, owning impactful events from end to end and elevating our brand influence.

In this role, you will:

Plan and lead the execution of events from initial concept, programming to final delivery.

Oversee all aspects of event operations, ensuring that logistics, arrangements, and setups meet SCMP's standards.

Liaise with and manage designers, vendors, service providers, temporary staff, and venue partners throughout all project phases.

Communicate effectively with internal team members and external clients to ensure deliverables meet expectations and achieve pre-aligned goals.

Manage event budgets and expenses meticulously to ensure profitability.

Proactively share knowledge of industry best practices, new vendors, services, and venues.

This is a 6-month contract role with the potential for extension based on performance and business needs.

Skills and Experience that will lead to success:

8+ years of event management experience, preferably within corporate, education, or consumer industries.

Proven track record in events, large-scale conferences, community engagement, and production management.

A motivated self-starter with the ability to innovate, work independently, and build comprehensive project plans.

Excellent project management skills, with a proven ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

Strong leadership, negotiation, influencing, and decision-making capabilities.

An adaptable and resourceful mindset: able to follow guidance while remaining proactive in generating ideas and creative solutions.

A customer‑centric, approachable attitude; ability to adapt to diverse client needs, work styles, and changing demands to deepen relationships.

Exceptional client management and relationship‑building skills.

Highly ambitious, proactive, and meticulously organized.

Experience using event platform tools (e.g., Cvent) is a strong plus.

Strong English communication skills, both in verbal presentation and professional copywriting.

Work location will be at Causeway Bay office.