EVENT OPERATIONS MANAGER

SS ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SS ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD. in Singapore invites an experienced Event Operations Manager to oversee the full cycle of live events from concept through teardown, ensuring top production standards, budget discipline, venue compliance, and smooth guest experience.

You will lead on-site execution, coordinate AV, staging, lighting, logistics, and security, secure permits, manage risk, and guide production crews to deliver high-quality experiences for corporate, public, and entertainment events.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Event Management, Operations Management, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on event operations or live entertainment production experience.
• Proven track record managing large-scale event logistics, venue setup/strike, and technical production teams.
• Strong familiarity with local venue regulations, statutory licensing, and WSH compliance in Singapore.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operational planning and on-site execution for corporate, public, and live entertainment events.
• Source, negotiate with, and supervise vendors for AV, staging, lighting, logistics, ticketing, catering, and security.
• Secure venue approvals, police permits, SCDF fire safety clearances, and public entertainment licenses.
• Develop and implement crowd management plans, emergency response protocols, and WSH guidelines.
• Manage operational budgets, monitor run rates, allocate resources, and minimize wastage.
• Lead, train, and deploy production crews, staff, and freelance technicians.
• Manage inventory returns, venue handover inspections, vendor reconciliation, and post-mortem reports.

Skills

Operations leadership

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Risk assessment

Team supervision

Education

Diploma or Degree in Event/Operations/ Hospitality

Job description

Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Event Operations Manager to oversee the end-to-end operational planning, logistics, and on-site execution of live events, productions, and entertainment experiences. This role leads operational workflows from concept to post-event teardown, ensuring high production standards, strict budget control, venue compliance, and seamless guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Production Management: Lead end-to-end operational planning and on-site execution for corporate, public, and live entertainment events.




• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Source, negotiate with, and supervise vendors for audio-visual (AV), staging, lighting, logistics, ticketing, catering, and security.




• Permits & Regulatory Compliance: Secure necessary venue approvals, police permits, SCDF fire safety clearances, and public entertainment licenses in accordance with Singapore statutory requirements.




• Risk Assessment & Safety: Develop and implement crowd management plans, emergency response protocols, and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) guidelines for bump-in, event duration, and teardown.




• Budget & Resource Planning: Manage operational budgets, monitor run rates, allocate internal/external resources efficiently, and minimize operational wastage.




• Team Supervision: Lead, train, and deploy full-time production crews, part-time event staff, and freelance technicians to ensure seamless coordination on show days.




• Post-Event Review: Manage inventory returns, venue handover inspections, vendor reconciliation, and operational post-mortem reports.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Event Management, Operations Management, Hospitality, or a related field.




• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on event operations or live entertainment production experience.




• Proven track record managing large-scale event logistics, venue setup/strike, and technical production teams.




• Strong familiarity with local venue regulations, statutory licensing, and WSH compliance in Singapore.




• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills under tight deadlines.




• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, based on event schedules.