2+ Production management Jobs in India

Reporting To: Director / Business Head

Experience Required: 6+ years in core corporate event operations, including pan-India execution

Job Overview:

Seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Operations Manager to lead the planning and seamless execution of corporate events across India. The role involves managing end-to-end event operations—from client brief to on-ground execution—for multi-location, large-scale corporate events. The individual will ensure timely, budget-friendly, and high-quality delivery of all operational elements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Event Strategy & Execution

• Lead operations for formats like conferences, product launches, MICE, town halls, exhibitions, dealer meets, and employee engagement events
• Convert client briefs into structured execution plans with timelines and deliverables
• Create and manage project plans, logistics trackers, and checklists

2. Pan-India Project Handling

• Independently manage events across multiple states and cities
• Build and maintain a strong vendor and logistics network
• Conduct site visits, venue recces, and manage on-ground execution when needed

3. Vendor & Production Management

• Identify and onboard vendors for AV, fabrication, manpower, licensing, branding, etc.
• Negotiate pricing and manage quality, timelines, and regulatory compliance

4. Team Leadership & Internal Coordination

• Lead and mentor operations executives and on-ground managers
• Collaborate with internal teams including creative, design, accounts, and servicing

5. Client Communication

• Work closely with client servicing and handle operational discussions with clients
• Manage real-time problem-solving during events and ensure smooth client experience

6. Budget Control & Documentation

• Prepare cost sheets and vendor payment plans
• Ensure cost optimization without compromising quality
• Handle contracts, invoicing, and post-event reporting/documentation

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Minimum 6 years of corporate event operations experience
• Strong exposure to pan-India event execution
• Deep knowledge of production, AV, fabrication, logistics, and venue operations
• Proven multitasking, budgeting, and time management skills
• Team leadership, vendor/stakeholder management
• Strong communication, negotiation, and crisis-handling ability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Event Management, Mass Communication, Hospitality, or similar
• PMP or other project management certification (optional)
• Prior experience in BTL/experiential marketing agencies working with corporate clients (FMCG, Pharma, IT, BFSI, etc.)

What you need to have: