Senior Events Operations Manager

DMG Events group; Village of Kensington (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DMG Events group in the United States seeks an Operations Project Manager to oversee multiple conferences and exhibitions from conception through completion, coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver operational excellence and ROI.

You will manage budgets, venues, AV, speaker management, and onsite fulfilment, ensuring health and safety compliance while fostering strong relationships with venues and service providers.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years minimum experience in international B2B conferences and exhibitions.
• IOSH Certification.
• First Aid knowledge/training desirable.
• Detailed knowledge of small to large scale operations and Health & Safety best practice.
• Strong negotiating and contract management skills.
• Project Management; ability to oversee/manage multiple products.
• Sound commercial awareness – management of budgets for events and keeping within the budget set.
• Ability to network and liaise with senior people/trade bodies, associations and diverse cultures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all operational and logistical elements for conferences and exhibitions in consultation with the Senior Operations Manager, Event Director / Conference Producers and Sales team.
• Brief and tender for conference elements including stage designs and technical riders.
• Work closely with production and speaker management on conference technical requirements.
• Manage AV, speaker management and content providers onsite.
• Complete onsite fulfilment of all conference elements.
• Effectively work on the technical elements of the events, projects which may include catering, internet, signage, feature areas etc.
• Conduct feasibility studies regarding the operational requirements and draft budgets for current events and new launches.
• Conduct site visits and ensure venues are fit for purpose.
• Creating and updating show floor plans and layout plans.
• Assist with the production of Exhibitor Manuals and Information sheets, to help clients to plan their participation at the event.
• Co-ordinating onsite freight, traffic and security requirements.
• Manage adhoc projects, e.g. Evening Functions or Roadshows - source venues, negotiate entertainment, AV & Lighting, F&B, etc.
• Agree any event sponsorship sales opportunities / obtain quotes, then implement any sponsor/exhibitor agreements and liaise directly with the client on fulfilment, providing great customer service care.
• Analyse event operations post shows and prepare and implement recommendations for improving operational efficiencies on future events.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Budget management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

IOSH Certification

First Aid knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

DMG Events group in the United States seeks an Operations Project Manager to oversee multiple conferences and exhibitions from conception through completion, coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver operational excellence and ROI.

You will manage budgets, venues, AV, speaker management, and onsite fulfilment, ensuring health and safety compliance while fostering strong relationships with venues and service providers.