Event Operations Manager

About the job

Company Description

Viraaya Weddings is a luxury wedding planning and destination wedding company in India, known for creating sophisticated, bespoke celebrations for discerning families. The team specializes in luxury wedding planning, destination weddings, high-end venues, customized décor and design, hospitality, and full-scale event management. Each celebration is carefully curated to reflect the clients’ vision, from royal Rajasthan weddings to grand Indian and international destination events. By combining strategy, creativity, design, hospitality, and precise execution, Viraaya Weddings delivers distinctive, seamless, and unforgettable wedding experiences for its clients.

Role Description

The Event Operations Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Delhi, India. This role oversees the end-to-end operational planning and execution of luxury and destination wedding events, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met. Responsibilities include coordinating with clients, vendors, venue partners, and internal teams; managing event logistics such as setup, décor, guest flow, hospitality, and on-ground production; and addressing any operational issues in real time to maintain smooth event delivery. The Event Operations Manager will also prepare and track operational budgets, create detailed event run sheets, supervise event staff, and ensure all touchpoints align with the brand’s luxury service standards. Regular travel to event locations within India and occasionally abroad may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong Operations Management and Event Planning skills to oversee complex, multi-day luxury wedding events from concept to completion.
• Excellent Customer Service and Communication abilities to manage client expectations, coordinate with vendors, and lead on-site teams effectively.
• Budgeting and financial management skills to plan, monitor, and optimize event budgets while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Experience in hospitality, weddings, or high-end events, with the ability to handle large guest lists and intricate logistical requirements.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities, including training and supervising event staff and ensuring collaborative workflows.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple events concurrently.
• Proficiency in basic office and project management tools; experience with event management software is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the event calendar and to travel to event locations.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Food provided

Work Location: In person