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Senior Event Production and Project Manager Jobs in Sandton, South Africa at The Up&Up Group (affiliated to the global M&C Saatchi Group)
We are looking for an experienced Event Production Manager with strong project and budget management skills, to lead the event production on a major campaign, spanning 6 months. The campaign is event led with a variety of event executions nationally, and the ideal candidate must have experience in the sports and entertainment sector – producing events, activations and hospitality end to end.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing the production budget holistically, coordinating with all stakeholders; raising CE’s, working with cost consultants & issuing supplier PO’s.
- Managing production of all elements for the campaign, including production of physical elements (eg. Medals, Trophies, Bibs, Kits, branding) on time and in budget.
- Set up and run the campaign Project Plan end to end – from Launch Event to Final match.
- Attend Site Recce’s and Events (set up & strike) ensuring all deliverables align with the campaign plan.
- Lead daily project meetings, delegating and following up with all stakeholders.
- Manage suppliers, ensuring they deliver elements on time and according to budget.
- Complete the recon of the entire campaign.
- Work as part of a team, lending a hand to ensure the successful delivery of the campaign.
Experience:
- 8 – 10 years’ experience in Events Operations at an Agency.
- Experience in large scale events a must.
- Strong experience in sports and/or entertainment events
- Excellent project management, budgeting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple work streams simultaneously.
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Title: Senior Event Production and Project Manager
Company: The Up&Up Group (affiliated to the global M&C Saatchi Group)
Location: Sandton, South Africa
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