Senior Event Manager – 6 month FTC

QS Quacquarelli Symonds

. Own and drive the strategic development and delivery of regional and global events portfolios .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeSingapore • SingaporeSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale events, including conferences and exhibitions, while driving audience engagement and commercial outcomes. Proficient in stakeholder management, budget oversight, and strategic event planning aligned with business objectives.

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Event ManagementStakeholder ManagementBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Event Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementCrisis ManagementRisk ManagementPerformance Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAttention to DetailTeam LeadershipAdaptabilityCreative Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Event ManagementBachelor's Degree in HospitalityBachelor's Degree in MarketingBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in Communications

Industry Keywords

ConferencesExhibitionsSummitsForumsSponsorship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive the strategic development and delivery of regional and global events portfolios
Plan and execute conferences, summits, exhibitions, awards, forums, and executive-level events end to end
Implement innovative event formats, technologies, and engagement strategies to enhance attendee experience
Build relationships with universities, sponsors, speakers, industry leaders, and strategic partners
Support partner, sponsor, and stakeholder negotiations and relationship development
Develop event strategies aligned with business objectives, organisational growth, and brand positioning
Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product, Customer Success, and Operations teams
Manage event budgets, forecasting, financial performance, and return on investment
Establish risk management, governance, and contingency planning frameworks
Lead crisis management and issue resolution when required
Analyse event performance data and stakeholder feedback for continuous improvement
Standardise processes, best practices, and operational frameworks across the event portfolio
Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies
Act as a subject matter expert and support capability development within the events function
Perform other duties within the scope and responsibilities of the role

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related discipline
Significant experience managing large-scale conferences, exhibitions, summits, forums, or executive-level events, ideally in a regional or international environment
Experience leading multiple complex projects simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail and stakeholder management
Experience developing and executing event strategies that drive audience engagement, commercial outcomes, and measurable business impact
Experience working with commercial and sales teams, including sponsorship conversations, client engagement, and bespoke partnership opportunities
Experience managing resources, budgets, and onsite personnel
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence and engage senior leaders, sponsors, speakers, and external partners
Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills and experience using event data and insights for decision-making and performance improvement
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior audiences and representing the organisation externally
Highly organised, adaptable, and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities and ambiguity
Creative and solutions-focused mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
Willingness to travel internationally and work flexible hours when required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Hybrid work model with flexibility between working from home and the office
Professional and personal development opportunities
Gold-accredited Investors in People organisation
International exposure and opportunities to contribute to meaningful work in higher education
Equal opportunities workplace
Diverse, collaborative, respectful, and supportive culture