Regional Operations Manager - Events & Activations

Positions: 6 (one for each of Maharashtra’s 6 regions)
Engagement: Project-based, fixed term of 3 months (not a permanent position)
Location: Mumbai (Command Center), with probable field travel across the assigned region
Working days and hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:30 am to 7:00 pm
Reporting to: Project Head
COMPANY: One of India’s largest event management company specialising in Government Events.

Role Summary
We are hiring Regional Operations Managers for a large-scale Maharashtra Government project covering all 36 districts. Each manager will oversee field activations across one of the state’s six regions, leading a team of District Assistant Managers and managing two mobile canters (an LED van with activities, and a travelling podcast studio) that promote the teachings of the saints. The role is the key link between the Command Center and district-level teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end operations and activities across all districts in the assigned region, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Lead, guide, and review the performance of District Assistant Managers, and conduct daily review calls with the Command Center
• Plan and track canter routes, schedules, and on-ground activations, including the mobile LED van and the travelling studio for podcasts and recordings
• Coordinate with District Collectors’ offices, local administration, police, and government departments for permissions, venues, security, and logistics
• Ensure smooth execution of roadshows and promotional activities, including crowd management, content delivery, and recording of podcasts and other content
• Consolidate district-level data, photo/video documentation, and daily and weekly reports for the Command Center, and escalate issues promptly
• Manage vendor coordination, crew and vehicle logistics, and budget control for the region

Requirements

• Graduate in any discipline (MBA or postgraduate in Event Management, Mass Communication, or Marketing preferred)
• 4 to 8 years of experience in event management, BTL activations, field marketing, or large-scale project execution, preferably with government or public-sector events
• Proven experience in multi-location team management and mobile activations such as roadshows, LED van campaigns, or mobile promotions
• Good knowledge of Maharashtra’s districts, local administration, and ground realities
• Strong communication skills in Marathi and English; Hindi is an added advantage
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint for tracking, reporting, and dashboards
• Willingness to travel extensively within the region and work extended hours during the event period
• Immediate or short-notice joiners preferred, given the 3-month timeline

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person