Project and Events Manager

JOB TITLE:                                 Project and Events Manager

DEPARTMENT:                         Event

REPORTS TO:                            Managing Director & Publisher

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly proactive and detail-oriented Project and Events Manager to oversee a variety of events and creative projects. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in end-to-end event and project management, including working directly with production houses to manage budgets, discuss creative ideas, and oversee the completion of tasks.

You will act as the dedicated central coordinator – a natural problem-solver who anticipates challenges and ensures smooth execution from conception to completion. This role requires strong critical thinking, adaptability, and the ability to coordinate seamlessly with team members from different departments in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the end-to-end management of commercial projects and private events.
• Act as the main point of contact for production houses: discussing creative ideas, managing budgets, and overseeing task completion to ensure deliverables meet brief, quality, and timeline requirements.
• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of selected events and projects from start to finish.
• Act as the primary internal coordinator, liaising with teams across different departments (e.g., Sales, Design, Editorial) to ensure alignment.
• Assist in the preparation and management of promotional materials and support the roll-out of marketing activities.
• Maintain organised project records, including budgets, timelines, contracts, and post-event reports.
• Handle ad-hoc duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proven experience in event and project management, including the full project lifecycle.
• Direct experience liaising with and managing production houses or similar external suppliers, from briefing and ideation to final delivery.
• Strong experience in budget management, negotiation, and financial tracking for projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in standard office software; experience with project management tools is a plus

About us

BurdaLuxury is one of Asia’s most vibrant and progressive independent media houses. Our portfolio includes a variety of successful regional publishing brands in lifestyle and luxury markets across Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Print publications include AUGUSTMAN, HELLO! Magazine Thailand, Prestige, and PIN Prestige. Digital offerings include Lifestyleasia.com, Augustman.com, PrestigeOnline.com and PinPrestige.com. BurdaLuxury is part of the Hubert Burda Media family, one of the largest media companies in Germany. Burda is active in 17 countries, employs more than 12,000 people, and publishes around 600 products.