General Manager - Events Department

Philippine Dragon Media Network Corp.; Makati; On-site; PHP 892,800 - 1,339,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a General Manager for its Events Department in Makati, Philippines. The role involves overseeing event operations, ensuring projects exceed client expectations, and leading a team of event professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have significant experience in event management, project management, and strong client-facing skills. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity with a focus on strategic planning and operational improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 5–8 years of experience in event management, operations, or project management.
• Proven experience leading and managing teams of event professionals.
• Strong budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all events from planning to post-event evaluation.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for key clients on events.
• Plan and implement operational improvements for the events department.

Skills

Event management

Operations management

Budgeting

Client-facing skills

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing, or any related field

Job description

On-site - Makati 5-10 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

General Manager – Events Department

Directly Reports to: CEO

Primary Role: To oversee and manage the operations of the events department, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and exceed client expectations. The GM leads strategy, planning, execution, and team performance for all events.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Supervise all events from planning to post-event evaluation
• Ensure teams follow processes, timelines, and quality standards
• Oversee logistics, vendor coordination, and manpower allocation
• Lead and mentor Project Managers and event coordinators
• Monitor team performance and provide guidance for improvement
• Assist in hiring and training event staff as needed

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the senior point of contact for key clients on events
• Ensure client expectations are met and exceeded
• Collaborate with Marketing & Creative, Accounts, and Support to deliver seamless experiences
• Manage event budgets and approve major expenditures
• Optimize resources and staffing for efficient project execution
• Review post-event reports to ensure profitability and ROI

Strategic Planning

• Plan and implement operational improvements for the events department
• Identify opportunities to grow the events side of the business
• Align event strategy with the company’s growth and brand objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing, or any related field.
• At least 5–8 years of experience in event management, operations, or project management, preferably in agency or corporate settings.
• Proven experience leading and managing teams of event professionals.
• Strong budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management skills.
• Excellent client-facing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to plan, execute, and optimize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with digital campaigns, brand activations, and experiential marketing is a plus.

Strong Work Ethic Excellent Communication Skills Operations Management Written and Verbal Communication Skills People Management Multitasking Creative Problem Solving Analytical Skills