VP, Events Strategy & Immersive Experiences

Mandai Wildlife Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandai Wildlife Group is seeking a senior leader to set the strategic direction for events and programming across Mandai’s indoor venues and IP-based experiences. You will drive storytelling-led content, oversee feasibility, budgeting and post-event review, and ensure programs align with conservation goals while delivering guest-centric experiences.

The role requires a decade of experience in event strategy, programming and production, plus strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in event strategy, programming and production within lifestyle, entertainment, tourism or MICE industries.
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-million-dollar events with marquee partners, ideally in indoor venues or immersive attractions.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of experiential marketing, guest engagement and commercial drivers.
• Experience in integrated venues with layered edutainment, business and lifestyle experiences is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Events Management or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive 18 months events calendar and programming strategy centred on storytelling, sustainability and commercial relevance.
• Translate brand, market and audience insights into an integrated content calendar spanning edutainment, IP activations and MICE events.
• Lead the full programme lifecycle from ideation, feasibility and budgeting through creative development, production, launch and post-event review.
• Set creative and experience standards while ensuring alignment with Mandai’s conservation ethos, brand and guest promise.
• Develop seasonal showcases, thematic exhibitions, immersive concepts and IP-based experiences suited to indoor venues.
• Own the budget, resource plan, procurement and vendor contracting for the events and programming portfolio.
• Partner with Operations, Marketing, Commercial, Licensing, Sustainability, Finance and other teams to ensure safe and seamless delivery.
• Lead post-event reviews, analysis of guest feedback and continuous improvement.

Skills

Creative thinking

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Events Management or related discipline

Job description

Mandai Wildlife Group is seeking a senior leader to set the strategic direction for events and programming across Mandai’s indoor venues and IP-based experiences. You will drive storytelling-led content, oversee feasibility, budgeting and post-event review, and ensure programs align with conservation goals while delivering guest-centric experiences.

The role requires a decade of experience in event strategy, programming and production, plus strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional