Event Operations Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 100000 - Rs 1000000 (ie INR 1 - 10 LPA)

Min Experience: 3 years

Location: NOIDA

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Event Operations Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of end-to-end event operations. The ideal candidate will have 3–8 years of experience in managing corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, brand activations, or large-scale business events with strong operational excellence and stakeholder management skills.

The Event Operations Manager will play a critical role in ensuring seamless event execution by coordinating with internal teams, vendors, venues, clients, and external partners. This role requires excellent organizational abilities, multitasking skills, and the capability to manage events under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute end-to-end event operations for corporate events, conferences, seminars, exhibitions, and promotional activities.
• Manage event timelines, budgets, logistics, vendor coordination, venue management, and on-ground execution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, marketing teams, clients, and external agencies to understand event requirements and ensure smooth delivery.
• Handle event setup, registration processes, attendee management, transportation, hospitality, and technical arrangements.
• Coordinate with vendors for production, audio-visual setup, décor, catering, printing, security, and event materials.
• Ensure all event operations are executed efficiently while maintaining timelines, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct venue visits, vendor negotiations, and operational assessments before event execution.
• Troubleshoot operational issues during events and ensure quick resolution with minimal disruption.
• Monitor event budgets, track expenses, and optimize operational costs without compromising quality.
• Prepare event reports, operational checklists, post-event analysis, and performance evaluations.
• Manage multiple events simultaneously and maintain effective communication across teams.
• Ensure proper implementation of health, safety, and risk management protocols during events.
• Support event marketing and promotional activities by coordinating with creative and branding teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, partners, and event stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in event operations and large-scale event coordination.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in vendor management, budgeting, and logistics coordination.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Good understanding of event planning processes, operational workflows, and execution standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and event management platforms.
• Ability to handle on-ground event execution and travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with corporate events, exhibitions, conferences, entertainment events, or B2B events is preferred.
• Familiarity with event technologies, registration tools, and event reporting systems will be an added advantage.

Experience Required

• 3–8 years of relevant experience in event operations, event management, or related operational roles.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact and large-scale events.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Career growth opportunities in event management and operations.
• Exposure to cross-functional coordination and client engagement.