Project Executive (Events)

Brand Custodians. Community Builders. Event Innovators.

H&B is an immersive storytelling and edutainment group that brings people closer to each other and to their passions through shared experiences. H&B has curated unique event campaigns and groundbreaking exhibitions that seamlessly blend arts, culture and technology. These include the Fullerton Concours d’Elegance, Southeast Asia’s first-of-its-kind premier celebration of the automobile, and Dale Chihuly: Glass in Bloom, Dale Chihuly’s first major garden exhibition in Asia amid the COVID-19 pandemic. H&B also organised the highly-raved Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, the first in Southeast Asia. Today, H&B looks to bring its brand of ingenuity and originality to the rest of Asia.

The Role :

We are looking for a Project Executive (Events) to be a part of our vibrant and dynamic organisation. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and passionate individual, an adept communicator and an agile innovator who is willing to hustle for their ideas. You would be working with some of the movers and shakers of the industry and curating some of the most memorable experiences. You will be working alongside the project manager for the following;

• Development of proposals and detailed plans to support but not limited to pitching, planning and execution of projects
• Work closely with the internal teams, to ensure the successful delivery of projects
• Support in planning, build process, technical requirements and end-to-end project planning and execution
• Assist project manager to develop execution systems and processes, and determine and define project scope to meet objectives
• Assist project manager to access and outline resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Assist project manager to prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements, and be responsible for project cost management
• Assist project manager to develop and manage project milestones that includes but not limited to, operational, technical and site build
• Provide project manager and stakeholders updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Adopt industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
• Manage safe work process, risk management and Health Safety and Environment (bizSafe 2 preferred)
• Ensure that all necessary local approvals and permits are properly obtained, while managing the entire process
• Identify gaps in operational and technical issues and communicate them internally for resolution
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Manage all other project-related matters, as they arises and other ad-hoc matters as assigned

Preferred Attributes:

• Min. 1-2 years in relevant role with matching skill sets, ideally in an agency environment
• Confident and good communicator of ideas
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Skilled and effective negotiator
• Good at constructing and managing project timelines and project cost management
• Creative, resourceful, independent worker and self-starter
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.
• Plus for entrepreneurial mindset and previous experience working in start-ups and/or small companies