Event Project Manager

e27; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

e27, a leading startup ecosystem platform, seeks an Event Project Manager to orchestrate meetings, conferences, and partner events. You will drive end-to-end planning, coordinate with attendees, speakers, and clients, and lead creative and logistical efforts across teams.

The role requires a proven track record in fast-paced startup events, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns while staying on schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning or event coordination in a fast paced tech and startup environment.
• Proven track record of creative, successful events.
• Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing, and communications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, negotiating, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset.
• Comfortable with remote working environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete understanding of the requirements for every event
• Develop and drive content for event materials and work with graphic designer to produce
• Plan and execute event campaigns with marketing team and coordinate the marketing efforts to our audience
• Handle day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, vendor monitoring, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attendee participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution
• Coordinate with internal staff, clients, and vendors to establish the requirements for an event, and serve as liaison to senior executives, government officials, and industry leaders throughout the planning process
• Locate resources, visit sites, and lead pre-event meetings to help staff make decisions about event design
• Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, and marketing materials
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise on event day

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Communication

Negotiation

Multitasking

Remote work

Project management tools

Job description

e27 is the startup ecosystem's go-to platform for insights, connections, talent and funding opportunities. It is our mission to empower you with the tools to build and grow your company.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Event Project Manager

e27 is a leading global brand that organises a large number of meetings, conferences, and events throughout the year for internal and external partners.We believe in perfectly planned and delightfully detailed events. We’re searching for an experienced event coordinator to execute a set of event plans. The ideal candidate is passionate, creative, detail-oriented, and dedicated to providing superb client service at every turn. This role demands an expert in all aspects of event, meeting, and conference execution and coordination work.The ideal candidate will be able to manage communications and coordination work with attendees, speakers, and client stakeholders. Above all, the event coordinator must be comfortable in a lead role that demands a creative, business-driven mindset and lasting relationships with the audience.

Objectives of this role

• Manage all aspects of event planning, meet strict deadlines, and stay within budget
• Nurture and build relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts while crafting and implementing the creative and logistical aspects of all events
• Remain current (or ahead of the curve) with trends in event planning, design, and production, and proactively identify and solve operational challenges
• Comply with legal, insurance, health, and safety regulations at all times

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete understanding of the requirements for every event
• Develop and drive content for event materials and work with graphic designer to produce
• Plan and execute event campaigns with marketing team and coordinate the marketing efforts to our audience
• Handle day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, vendor monitoring, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attendee participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution
• Coordinate with internal staff, clients, and vendors to establish the requirements for an event, and serve as liaison to senior executives, government officials, and industry leaders throughout the planning process
• Locate resources, visit sites, and lead pre-event meetings to help staff make decisions about event design
• Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, and marketing materials
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise on event day

Required skills and qualifications

• Experience in event planning or event coordination in a fast paced tech and startup environment
• Proven track record of creative, successful events
• Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing, and communications
• Excellent organizational, communication, negotiating, and multitasking skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset
• Comfortable with remote working environment
• Project manage virtually through digital software and communication tools

e27 is the startup ecosystem's go-to platform for insights, connections, talent and funding opportunities. It is our mission to empower you with the tools to build and grow your company.

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