Sr Manager Events Experience & Logistics

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager Events, Experience & Logistics will lead the end-to-end planning, production, guest experience, and operational logistics for all major corporate events, resort activations, high-profile launches, luxury hospitality gatherings, and internal milestone celebrations across Della Group verticals. This role bridges creative experience design with ground-level execution, production management, and high-volume logistics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Event Strategy & Experience Planning

· Oversee conceptualization, layout design, and program flow for corporate events, product launches, HOD meets, anniversary galas, and VIP activations.

· Translate leadership vision into detailed event master plans, timelines, production deliverables, and run-of-shows.

· Curate guest touchpoints and experiential elements ensuring signature Della luxury standards.

2. Logistics, Infrastructure & On-Site Operations

· Drive ground-level execution, site management, staging, audiovisual setups, production, lighting, and décor installation.

· Manage end-to-end movement, transport, accommodations, and itinerary schedules for executives, VIP guests, performers, and event crews between Mumbai and resort locations.

· Coordinate staging, seating arrangements, catering (F&B), and crowd management flow during live events.

3. Vendor & Budget Management

· Source, negotiate, and onboard external event agencies, fabrication teams, sound/AV vendors, artists, and logistics providers.

· Prepare and manage detailed event budgets, track operational costs, and drive procurement efficiency.

· Oversee vendor SLAs, contract compliance, safety standards, and post-event billing reconciliations.

4. Cross-Functional Alignment & Stakeholder Management

· Collaborate closely with Marketing, Corporate Communications, HR, Resort Operations, F&B, and Facilities to align event requirements.

· Interface directly with the CMD’s secretariat and executive leadership for event approvals, briefing documents, and real-time updates.

Required Qualifications & Skills

· Experience: 6 to 10 years of proven experience managing large-scale corporate events, luxury resort activations, high-end weddings, or experiential marketing logistics.

· Education: Graduate/Post-Graduate degree in Event Management, Mass Communication, Hospitality, or Business Administration.

· Core Skills:

o Exceptional project management, spatial/logistical planning, and budget management skills.

o High proficiency in vendor negotiation, contract oversight, and technical event production (lighting, sound, staging).

o Strong crisis management ability, staying calm under pressure during high-stakes live events.

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.