Senior Event Production Executive

Meragi; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Meragi, a fast-growing startup in India's wedding industry, is seeking a Senior Event Production Manager to own end-to-end wedding production and execution, focusing on large-scale and high-value events.

The role requires hands-on ground experience, excellent project management, and the ability to lead multiple teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery with high quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management or event production.
• Experience handling large-scale wedding events with complex production.
• Hands-on knowledge of materials, fabrication, vendors, manpower and logistics.
• Strong leadership and team management.
• Excellent communication and coordination; multitasking in high-pressure environments.
• Willingness to travel; flexible hours during events.
• Attention to detail and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of large-scale wedding events, from planning to execution and returns.
• Lead on-ground production teams, vendors, labour and stakeholders.
• Plan timelines, manpower, logistics, materials, equipment and venue needs.
• Conduct venue visits, measurements, site assessments, and production planning.
• Manage multiple vendors and teams and ensure cross-functional coordination.
• Troubleshoot last-minute on-ground challenges during events.
• Mentor junior Project Managers and production staff.

Skills

Project management

Event production

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

On-site execution

Job description

About Meragi

Meragi is a rapidly growing start up in India's thriving $50 billion wedding industry. As a full-stack technology platform, we revolutionize the way wedding-related services are bought and delivered. Our mission is to create pioneering industry-first solutions that address the complexities of this industry, utilizing innovative technology to consult, design, and sell wedding services with a strong focus on ensuring high-quality fulfilment. Backed by top-tier investors, we are at the forefront of transforming the wedding industry landscape.

About Meragi

Meragi is a rapidly growing start up in India's thriving $50 billion wedding industry. As a full-stack technology platform, we revolutionize the way wedding-related services are bought and delivered. Our mission is to create pioneering industry-first solutions that address the complexities of this industry, utilizing innovative technology to consult, design, and sell wedding services with a strong focus on ensuring high-quality fulfilment. Backed by top-tier investors, we are at the forefront of transforming the wedding industry landscape.

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Event Production Manager who can take end-to-end ownership of wedding production and execution, particularly for large-scale and high-value wedding events. The role requires strong on-ground experience, excellent project management skills, and the ability to lead multiple teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of large-scale wedding events, from planning and setup to execution, dismantling, and material returns.
• Lead and oversee on-ground production teams, vendors, suppliers, labour, and internal stakeholders.
• Plan and manage event timelines, manpower, logistics, materials, equipment, and venue requirements.
• Conduct and oversee venue visits, measurements, site assessments, and production planning.
• Manage multiple vendors and teams simultaneously and ensure smooth coordination across functions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve last-minute on-ground challenges related to manpower, materials, vendors, logistics, or execution.
• Ensure proper setup, execution, dismantling, and timely movement/return of materials after events.
• Mentor and guide junior Project Managers and production team members.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in project management, event production, wedding production, or a similar on-ground execution role.
• Strong experience in handling large-scale events/weddings with complex production requirements.
• Hands-on knowledge of materials, measurements, fabrication, vendors, manpower, logistics, and event setup.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and timelines simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, especially in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel for venue visits and events.
• Comfortable working flexible hours and extended hours during event days.
• Strong attention to detail and a high sense of ownership.

What We’re Looking For

Someone who can own the entire production process, lead teams confidently, handle high-pressure situations, and deliver large-scale wedding events with precision, quality, and efficiency.