Head of Events

Festivals from India is hiring on behalf of their client The Kirloskar Group a dynamic Programme Manager – Employee Engagement & Cultural Initiatives to lead initiatives that foster a sense of community among employees and activate the Group’s commercial estate projects through curated programmes and events.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programme design, employee engagement, and cultural programming, coupled with hands-on experience in event management. They should have a robust network of vendors, creative professionals, and partners, along with strong budget management skills and the ability to deliver high-impact, well-executed initiatives.

About the Kirloskar Group:

The Kirloskar Group is a dynamic conglomerate of diverse companies united by shared values and a commitment to excellence. They are establishing a collaborative hub at their new office to foster leadership culture, engagement, and a shared sense of identity across the group.

Please note:

1. The vetting process for this role comprises 2-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.

2. Festivals From India is hiring for this role on behalf of the Kirloskar Group. 

3. This is an on-site, full-time position based in Pune. 

4. Salary band for this role is available upon request.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Literature, Business Administration, Organisational Development, Culture Studies, Marketing, or Communications.
• Master’s Degree or MBA in Human Resources, Media & Communications, Culture Studies, Arts Management, Event Management or a related field is an advantage.

Essential Experience:

• 10-12 years of professional experience, ideally at a mid-career level
• Prior experience in one or more of the following contexts:

- Event management companies, particularly in client engagement or programming roles.

- Real estate companies with a focus on commercial property development, especially within client or community engagement functions.

- Corporate organisations with a strong emphasis on employee engagement, such as within HR or internal communications teams.

- Asset management teams that oversee activation or programming of commercial spaces.

• Experience working with industry associations (e.g., NASSCOM, ADI) is a plus.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale events, including internal employee events (e.g., for 800+ people) or external public-facing events (e.g., 5,000–10,000 attendees).