# Sr. Event Operations Manager

> Weekday AI · Mumbai, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-07

**Salary:** INR 100,000–900,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

**This role is for one of Weekday’s clients  
Salary range: Rs 100000 - Rs 900000 (ie INR 1 - 9 LPA)**  
  
Min Experience: 2+ years  
Location: Mumbai, NCR, delhi, NOIDA  
JobType: full-time

## Requirements

**Key Accountabilities / Key Result Areas-  
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**A) Event Planning & Project Management**  
Responsibility: Lead end-to-end planning and execution of corporate events and experiential projects.  

Key Deliverables:  
• Manage the complete event lifecycle from project briefing to post-event closure.  
• Develop detailed project plans, execution timelines, and event schedules.  
• Create event operation checklists and implementation/run-of-show plans.  
• Ensure all project deliverables are completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.  
• Conduct project review meetings and track progress against milestones.  
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across geographies.  
• Ensure seamless coordination among all internal and external stakeholders.

  
**B) Event Operations & On-Ground Execution**  
Responsibility: Ensure flawless execution of all events and activations.  

Key Deliverables:  
• Lead on-ground event execution and event control.  
• Oversee venue setup, branding, registration, hospitality, logistics, and technical arrangements.  
• Ensure compliance with the approved event flow and execution plan.  
• Manage contingency planning and real-time issue resolution during events.  
• Coordinate manpower deployment and on-ground supervision.  
• Ensure superior guest experience and operational excellence at every touchpoint.  
• Monitor quality standards throughout the execution lifecycle.

  
**C) Vendor & Production Management**  
Responsibility: Manage vendor relationships and production requirements.  

Key Deliverables:  
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and production partners.  
• Manage fabrication, AV, printing, manpower agencies, and logistics vendors.  
• Obtain competitive quotations and optimize costs without compromising quality.  
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to quality standards.  
• Ensure timely delivery of all production requirements.  
• Manage vendor contracts, commercial negotiations, and SLAs.

  
**D) Budgeting & Commercial Management**  
Responsibility: Manage project budgets and profitability.  
Key Deliverables:  
• Prepare project cost estimates and detailed budgets.  
• Monitor project expenses against approved budgets.  
• Ensure profitability and margin targets are achieved on every project.  
• Negotiate cost-effective solutions with vendors and partners.  
• Track project margins and overall financial performance.  
• Coordinate billing, vendor payments, and project reconciliations.  
• Support the finance team with collections and project closures.

  
**E) Client Coordination & Stakeholder Management**  
Responsibility: Ensure effective communication and relationship management with clients.  

Key Deliverables:  
• Participate in client meetings and project discussions.  
• Understand client requirements and translate them into actionable execution plans.  
• Provide regular project status updates to clients and leadership.  
• Manage client expectations and change requests professionally.  
• Resolve operational challenges and escalations promptly.  
• Ensure consistently high client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

  
**F) Team Leadership & Resource Management**  
Responsibility: Lead and develop the event operations team.  

Key Deliverables:  
• Allocate project responsibilities and resources effectively.  
• Guide, coach, and mentor team members.  
• Conduct project reviews and performance discussions.  
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and excellence.  
• Support capability-building and team development initiatives.  
• Ensure effective collaboration across departments.

**G) Risk Management & Quality Assurance**  
Responsibility: Ensure risk mitigation and service excellence.

  
**Key Deliverables:**  
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans.  
• Develop contingency plans for critical and high-visibility projects.  
• Conduct quality checks before and during events.  
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs and event standards.  
• Conduct post-event evaluations and lessons-learned reviews.  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes.  
 

### Must-have skills

Corporate Events, Event Operations, Event Management

## Apply

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