Events Director

pmg asia pacific pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PMG ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD is seeking an Event Director to lead the end-to-end planning, development, and execution of onsite, virtual, and hybrid events across local and regional markets. You will mentor the Events team and ensure events meet client objectives, timelines, and budgets.

You will manage budgets, client liaison, vendor relationships, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality experiences and drive business growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Events Management, Marketing, Communications or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of event delivery, including reconceptualization, proposal development, execution, and post-event evaluation.
• Translate client objectives into effective event strategies and experiences as the primary client liaison.
• Develop and manage project budgets, quotations, and cost controls to achieve margins.
• Guide and allocate resources within the Events team for efficient collaboration across functions.
• Manage relationships with venues, suppliers, production houses, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee event operations including production, show flow, content, technical delivery, and onsite readiness.
• Identify risks proactively and implement contingency and risk management measures.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to identify account growth opportunities.
• Mentor and develop team members to enhance Events team capabilities.
• Communicate with clients, internal teams, vendors at all levels to ensure alignment.
• Work independently while fostering teamwork across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Client servicing

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Presentation skills

Event production

Operations

Logistics

Vendor management

Risk management

Regional events

Education

Degree in Events Management, Marketing, Communications

Job description

Company Overview

PMG ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD

Job Summary

The Event Director leads the end-to-end planning, development, and execution of onsite, virtual, and hybrid events across local and regional markets. This role oversees and mentors the Events team to deliver high-quality events that meet client objectives, timelines, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of event delivery, including reconceptualization, proposal development, execution, and post-event evaluation, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Translate client business objectives into effective event strategies and experiences by acting as the primary client liaison
• Develop and manage project budgets, quotations, and cost controls to achieve targeted financial margins
• Guide and allocate resources within the Events team to ensure efficient collaboration across operational functions
• Manage relationships with external partners, venues, suppliers, production houses, contractors, and other stakeholders to secure event requirements
• Oversee event operations including production, show flow, content, technical delivery, contingency planning, and onsite readiness to ensure seamless event execution
• Identify potential risks proactively and implement contingency and risk management measures to mitigate impactBuild and maintain strong client relationships to identify account growth opportunities and support business development and pitching efforts
• Mentor and develop team members to enhance the overall capabilities and performance of the Events team
• Communicate effectively with clients, internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and successful event outcomes
• Work independently while fostering teamwork and collaboration across departments in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Events Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline
• 8 to 10 years of relevant event management experience, including 3 to 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within a marketing agency background

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Strong client servicing, stakeholder management, leadership, and presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of event production, operations, logistics, vendor management, and risk management
• Experience with regional events and cross-market collaboration
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to fast-paced environments
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across departments and internal stakeholders