Production Manager

UNEARTHED PRODUCTIONS PRIVATE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event production company in Singapore is seeking an experienced production manager to oversee the planning and delivery of events, activations, and installations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience managing live events, strong vendor negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset. This role requires exceptional organizational abilities and the capacity to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in event production or a related industry.
• Experience managing end-to-end production for live events.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage production planning and delivery of events.
• Liaise with vendors, venues, and contractors.
• Support onsite delivery during live events.

Skills

Event production management

Vendor negotiation

Project management

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Event Management or Hospitality

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the production planning and delivery of events, activations, and installations.
• Create and maintain project timelines, supplier schedules, and production documentation.
• Liaise with vendors, venues, contractors, and internal departments to ensure seamless coordination.
• Conduct site visits, logistics planning, and complete all pre-event documentation (including risk assessments) ahead of each activation.
• Maintain quality control across all production elements during fabrication, setup, and pack-down.
• Track project expenses and ensure production remains within budget, escalating potential overruns to Production Lead/Head.
• Support onsite delivery and act as production lead during live event periods.
• Ensure H&S compliance across all event environments by acting as the Site Safety Supervisor.
• Assist in implementing best practices and cost efficiencies across projects.
• Working Shift (subject to change based on business needs):

1. AM Shift: 7am to 5pm
2. PM Shift: 1pm to 11pm

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Event Management, Hospitality or relevant work experience. Diploma holders will be considered based on experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in event production or a related industry with proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience managing end-to-end production for live events or activations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at different stages.
• Proven ability to negotiate with vendors to control costs and improve value.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills onsite and offsite.
• Solid knowledge of AV, staging, logistics, and site production requirements.
• Understanding of permits, H&S regulations, and risk management procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams while taking full ownership of your production deliverables.
• Strong communication and time management skills with commercial awareness of project goals.
• Availability & Flexibility - Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed for events.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and cross-functional levels, working with creative, client services, and C-suite leaders.
• Strong technical knowledge across AV systems, staging, rigging, and logistics.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with both technical crews and executive stakeholders.