Event Operations Manager

Zohorecruit; Kuala Lumpur; Vor Ort; MYR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Outpatient medical coverage

Dental and optical benefits

Wellness benefits

Monthly parking season pass

Caregiver leave

International travel exposure

Flexible working hours

Zusammenfassung

Zohorecruit is seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to drive large-scale, high-profile event projects in Kuala Lumpur. You will translate strategy into flawless execution, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and ensure timelines and on-site delivery meet expectations.

The role requires strong operational discipline, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to work across time zones.

Qualifikationen

• 5-8 years in operations, project management, or event operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin proficiency is mandatory.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Proficiency with project tracking tools (Excel/Notion).

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple event projects.
• Translate strategy into actionable plans and monitor progress.
• Track timelines, milestones, and risks; propose solutions.
• Coordinate across departments, partners, and vendors.
• Maintain trackers, dashboards, and operational summaries.
• Support process improvements and SOP maintenance.
• Assist on-site leadership with execution and issue resolution.

Kenntnisse

5-8 yrs exp

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Excel/Notion

English fluency

Mandarin required

Tools

Notion

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

A-3-9, Perdana, Plaza Arkadia, Jalan Intisari, Desa Parkcity, Malaysia | Posted on 12/15/2025

• Country Malaysia

Job Description

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and highly driven Event Operations Manager to support the execution of large-scale, high-profile event projects. This role reports directly to senior leadership and plays a critical part in translating strategy into flawless operational delivery.

You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure timelines, processes, and on-ground execution run smoothly. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, has strong operational discipline, and enjoys being at the centre of complex event execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational & Project Execution

• Support senior leadership in overseeing the day-to-day operations of multiple event projects.
  
• Translate strategic objectives into clear action plans and monitor overall project progress.
  
• Track timelines, milestones, and deliverables, proactively identifying risks or delays.
  

Project & Timeline Management

• Monitor project schedules to ensure internal teams and vendors stay aligned.
  
• Flag operational issues early and propose solutions to maintain delivery standards.
  

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the central operational liaison across departments to ensure alignment and clarity.
  
• Facilitate smooth collaboration between internal teams, partners, and vendors.
  

Operational Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain detailed trackers, checklists, and reports across all projects.
  
• Prepare operational summaries and dashboards to support leadership decision-making.
  

Internal Operations & Process Improvement

• Support internal operational initiatives, including process optimisation and OKR tracking.
  
• Identify gaps in workflows and assist in implementing scalable operational solutions.
  
• Contribute to refining and maintaining SOPs to improve consistency and efficiency.
  

On-Site Event Operations

• Assist senior leadership and event directors with on-site coordination, issue resolution, and execution control.
  
• Ensure operational standards, sponsor requirements, and timelines are met on-site.
  

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in operations, project management, or event operations.
  
• Strong hands-on experience managing complex projects and tight timelines.
  
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
  
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to track, interpret, and report operational data.
  
• Comfortable working across different time zones when required.
  
• Proficient in project tracking and management tools (e.g., Excel, Notion, or similar).
  
• Fluency in English is required; Mandarin proficiency is mandatory.
  
• Experience in poker, gaming, esports, or live entertainment environments is highly advantageous.
  
• Flexible working hours (8-hour workday with flexible start time).
  
• Outpatient medical coverage.
  
• Dental and optical benefits.
  
• Wellness benefits.
  
• Monthly parking season pass.
  
• Caregiver leave.
  
• Opportunity to work on world-class events in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
  
• Exposure to international travels for events