Project Manager (Events)

IDEA FABRIK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic event management firm in Singapore is looking for a Project Manager to oversee event activations from start to finish. You will manage relationships with clients and suppliers, ensuring projects meet high standards. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in event management and possesses strong project management skills. Key responsibilities include developing proposals, coordinating teams, and delivering exceptional client experiences. This position offers a flexible work environment and generous holidays.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Flexible work-from-home arrangements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in event management, creative agencies or marketing communication agencies.
• Experience in managing people and processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven team leader with excellent negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop event proposals and project plans for execution.
• Select and manage suppliers for deliverables.
• Maintain project tracking compliance and assist onsite as needed.

Skills

Event management experience

Project management skills

Supplier negotiation skills

Creative problem solving

Team leadership

Job description

The Project Manager will support the Project Director and Business Director in planning and executing events, leading the initial concept to successful execution and exceeding clients' expectations through excellent project management of various lifestyle brand activations.

This role requires excellent independent event-planning skills and the ability to define project milestones and timelines and coordinate internal and external partners to ensure a successful and enjoyable event that meets the defined goals and expectations.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Develop event proposal
• Develop a project plan to execute event activation
• Develop cost proposals and responsible projects reconciliation
• Select partners from various disciplines to piece up any experiential items/deliverables, including evaluation of suppliers and services, supplier meeting scheduling, negotiating pricing and master agreements
• Maintain project tracking compliance in project management tools
• Onboarding ad hoc/ onsite staff
• Assist with creative problem solving
• Support projects onsite as needed
• Lead client relationships as required
• Active involvement in the pitch process and delivery

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of work experience in event management, creative agencies or marketing communication agencies
• Project management skills with experience in brand activation, festivals, experiential and production management
• Experience in managing people and processes in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Excellent supplier knowledge and negotiation/supplier management skills
• Creative problem solver and decisive decision maker
• Proven team leader
• Experience working with lifestyle brands
• Technical production knowledge in Sound, Light and Video is a plus.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Team player with demonstrated skills in collaboration and diplomacy
• Highly organized – the ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines with a positive, inspiring attitude.
• Ambitious, proactive and resourceful; solutions-oriented
• A calm and flexible approach to managing pressure and stress
• Resourceful and self-directed with the ability to work independently
• Adaptable, solutions-focused, and comfortable working in an environment that demands solid deliverables and the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously – orientated on results
• Proven ability to network across geographies in the organization to cultivate solid partnerships and influence at all levels of the organization
• Experience in identifying and resolving complex issues, assuming leadership roles in unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances
• A solid sense of accountability and sound personal judgment

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to supercharge your learning by working with a talented, ambitious and diverse team
• Generous holidays
• Flexible work-from-home arrangements depending on workload and project demands

SALARY RANGE:

SGD4,500 - SGD5,500