Event Manager (Creative)

Maker Lab Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Singapore is looking for an experienced Events Manager to drive high-profile in-person and digital event journeys. This role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in event management with a strategic creative vision. The successful candidate will lead diverse teams, manage complex logistics, and ensure alignment with broader brand objectives. Proficiency in Google Workspace and a track record in managing high-visibility technology events is essential. This is a 12-month fixed term contract position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in event management, brand marketing, or consumer strategy.
• Proven ability to navigate a matrix organisation and manage complex relationships.
• Expert level in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), with the ability to create compelling presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of large-scale events.
• Direct collaborations with creative and production partners.
• Manage a diverse ecosystem of vendors and partners.
• Oversee the management of complex logistics.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal cross-functional teams.
• Define and track KPIs to evaluate event effectiveness.
• Design and oversee the execution of event communication flows.
• Maintain meticulous project trackers and operational frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Event management

Budget management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Grounded in a talent-centric mindset, Maker Lab is a marketing agency designed to build decentralised technology-led agency teams, rooted in collaboration with clients from the ground up. Maker Lab’s cross-functional teams of multidisciplinary specialists are embedded into client teams across digital marketing competencies — from measurement & analytics to content production.

Role

Events Manager for a global tech leader. You’ll architect high-profile in-person and digital event journeys, managing end-to-end delivery and high-level stakeholders. Requires 7+ years’ experience, strategic creative vision, and the ability to lead complex workstreams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of large-scale events, from conceptual planning and budget architecture to final execution, ensuring alignment with broader brand and product objectives.
• Direct collaborations with creative and production partners to develop high-impact narratives, speaker content, interactive demos, and bespoke event aesthetics.
• Manage a diverse ecosystem of vendors, agencies, and partners, providing strategic guidance and ensuring all creative deliverables meet the highest standards.
• Oversee the management of complex logistics, including venue scouting, catering, transportation, and sophisticated attendee management systems.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal cross-functional teams, providing regular status updates, managing expectations, and influencing event strategy through expert insights.
• Define and track KPIs to rigorously evaluate event effectiveness, translating raw data into comprehensive reports and strategic recommendations for future activations.
• Design and oversee the execution of event communication flows, including bespoke invitations, RSVP tracking, and post-event engagement content.
• Maintain meticulous project trackers, calendars, and operational frameworks, ensuring all processes are documented for efficiency and global scalability.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of professional experience in event management, brand marketing, or consumer strategy, with a proven track record of leading high-visibility technology or corporate events.
• Advanced project management skills, with the demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of complex, concurrent projects independently with excellent prioritisation.
• Deep experience partnering with creative agencies and production houses, with the ability to provide sophisticated, actionable feedback on design and content.
• Proven ability to navigate a matrix organisation and manage complex relationships with senior leadership and external partners.
• High proficiency in budget management, ROI forecasting, and data-driven performance analysis across multiple event streams.
• Expert level in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), with the ability to create visually compelling, executive-level presentations.
• Proactive problem-solver who thrives under high-pressure environments and adapts quickly to shifting priorities.
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.

Contract type: 12 months fixed term contract

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