Technical Director, Conventions and Exhibitions (Macau-based)

Sands China Ltd.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sands China Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Audio Visual Manager in Hong Kong to lead the AV team, partner with senior executives, and drive strategic growth. You will oversee budgeting, project execution, and the delivery of high-quality AV services across hotel facilities.

The role requires a proven senior leadership track record in large-scale event facilities, strong IT and multimedia systems knowledge, and a deep understanding of the hospitality industry and sales processes.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in large-scale event facilities (hotels, event management)
• Senior management experience required with track record in similar scope
• Proven leadership, accountability and results-driven
• Extensive knowledge of hospitality industry and sales processes
• Proficient with computer systems used in multimedia productions and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Develop vision and strategic plan with Senior Executives
• Ensure AV team delivers highest standards of quality
• Build relationships with hotel personnel and stakeholders
• Develop and oversee department budgets
• Oversee planning, execution and evaluation of special projects
• Provide leadership and accountability for all department areas
• Recruit, interview and select staff with right skills
• Align Department Annual goals with Senior Management
• Manage P&L according to department financial goals

Skills

Leadership

Technical proficiency

Dependability

Ownership mindset

Hospitality industry knowledge

Sales processes

Multimedia systems

IT knowledge (Word/Excel)

Lynx knowledge

Oracle knowledge

Education

Degree in Event Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Media Production

Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Lynx

Oracle

Job description

To set and achieve the highest standard in all areas of audio visual management services including the overall team leadership, budget management and the development of business growth and improvement strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Participate with Senior Executives in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization
• Ensure the Audio Visual Team delivers highest standards of quality
• Cultivate relationships with key hotel personnel to enhance overall business relationship with external and internal stakeholders
• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization
• Oversee the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects
• Provide overall leadership and accountability in all department related areas
• Develop and oversee all department related budgets
• Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices including the development of job description for all staff
• Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations
• Implement a performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance of staff on an on-going basis and conducting an annual performance review
• Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right technical and personal abilities to help further the organization's mission
• To understand the company annual goals as it directly pertains to the Department Annual goals and KPOs set forth by Senior Management
• Manage the P&L process according to the financial goals of the department

Requirements:

• 10 years experience in large-scale event facilities (hotels, event management company)
• Have proven leadership skills, advanced technical proficiency, utmost dependability, and company loyalty
• Results oriented team player who leads by example, holds themselves accountable for performance and takes absolute ownership of issues
• Extensive knowledge of hospitality industry and sales processes required, verifiable record of personally executing large and successful audio visual programs
• Prior senior management experience is required, verifiable track record of successfully managing an operation of similar scope
• Exhibit enthusiasm in regard to reaching assigned goals
• Being proficient with computer systems used in multimedia productions
• Excellent overall technical and IT knowledge, excellent Word processing and Excel skills
• Prefer audiovisual equipment, Lynx and Oracle knowledge
• Degree in Event Management, Engineering, Media Production, or Information Technology