About the Role
The Project Manager - Venue Transitions is responsible for the successful opening and closing of venues in APAC, including pre-planning, coordinating with departments, and managing logistics. This role ensures on-time opening and supports the closing process by communicating with stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Manage designed projects from closed won opportunity through to final installation, focusing on quality, communication, and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate the delivery of all pre and post-installation documentation for installation, training, budgeting, compliance, acceptance, and record keeping.
- Coordinate and confirm site readiness activities are complete prior to arrival, particularly when provided by a third party.
- Secure delivery and management of equipment to and from site, negotiate access and storage.
- Communicate with key venue stakeholders and other Encore teams to set and deliver on expectations about installation progress, handling deviations from the plan professionally.
- Interpret technical drawings, tender documents, bills of material, scopes, permitting authorities, regulatory agencies, and others supporting of work and project plans.
- Build and communicate the schedule for move-in along with key dates and parties.
- Act as primary liaison around all transition projects, ensuring a single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate with local venue teams to identify potential challenges, provide solutions, and meet critical objectives.
- Own and monitor the new venue guidelines and checklist.
- Coordinate with warehouse, local leadership, and logistics to ensure accurate and safe delivery of equipment.
- Partner with operations and procurement to monitor fill rates and lead times, making changes to align with shifting dates when applicable.
Requirements
- Travel to venues as required.
- Coordinate contractors and suppliers.
- Resolve logistics issues.
- Build storerooms.
- Train on equipment.
- Ensure local teams have all tools to successfully operate day-to-day business upon completion of the open.
- Support the closing process and communication with all key stakeholders.
Skills
- Project management
- Communication
- Logistics coordination
- Stakeholder management
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Scheduling
- Problem-solving
Location
- APAC
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Benefits
- “Great Place To Work” certification, ensuring a supportive and engaging work environment
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all
- Wellness initiatives to prioritise your physical and mental well-being
- Ample opportunities for career progression and professional growth
- Commitment to sustainability initiatives, contributing to a greener future
- Salary packaging options
About the Company
- Encore is a global event technologies company that specialises in hybrid and in-person events that connect and inspire.
- At Encore, we believe in creating memorable event experiences that engage and transform organisations by serving as an invaluable partner on our customers’ journey to success.
- With our “Great Place To Work “certification, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where your unique skills and perspectives are celebrated.
- We are committed to bringing people together, facilitating ideas and building relationships for our customers.
Equal Opportunity
- At Encore, we value our people as our most valuable asset.
- We prioritise equal opportunities and embrace diversity in all its forms.
- As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we are committed to responding to each and every applicant.
- If you fit some of the requirements but not all, we encourage you to apply and have a chat with our team to learn more about this opportunity.
