Verve Events International - Sydney CBD NSW

Verve Events International is a well-established and highly reputed boutique events company known for unique and coveted style of high end conference and incentive events. We celebrate over 20 years of excellence and are expanding rapidly across APAC. Our team operates with the energy, precision and high standards that define the top 1% of event professionals. We have offices in Barangaroo, Sydney and Singapore and a growing footprint across the region. Our culture is hands-on, collaborative and driven. We protect work-life balance through smart planning and a supportive environment.

About the role

The Project Director is a senior, hands-on role responsible for leading key client portfolios and personally managing the end-to-end delivery of major programs and flagship events across APAC. The role combines strategic client leadership with hands-on event delivery, commercial accountability and team leadership. Project Directors own their client portfolios and events from brief through to onsite delivery. They build trusted senior relationships, understand client objectives and translate these into exceptional event experiences. On larger flagship programs, they will lead the delivery with support from a Project Coordinator or Event Executive, while retaining overall ownership and accountability.

Key responsibilities

- Personally lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of major programs and flagship events across assigned client portfolios
- Own the full event lifecycle from brief, strategy and planning through to production, logistics and onsite delivery




- Lead and delegate effectively to Project Coordinators or Event Executives supporting larger programs, while retaining overall accountability for delivery
- Ensure events are delivered to Verve's standards, on time, on budget and aligned to the client's objectives
- Own senior client relationships across allocated portfolios, building trusted partnerships across multiple markets
- Bring a strategic and advisory lens, understanding clients' business objectives and KPIs and translating these into meaningful event experiences
- Own the commercial performance of assigned programs, including budgets, forecasting, scope and profitability
- Lead and coach Project Coordinators and Event Executives supporting assigned programs, providing clear direction, delegation and feedback
- Personally lead production, creative, logistics, sponsorship and onsite delivery across assigned events
- Plan and lead onsite delivery, including rehearsals, event flow and key client moments

About you
- 10+ years experience in B2B Corporate Events
- Proficient with Slack for internal and external communication and collaboration
- Proficient with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) for creating polished client presentations
- Experience with Monday.com for Project/Budget Management and CRM
- Experience with Jomablue registration and event platform
- Experience with AI Productivity Tools
- Supportive, high-performance team culture with coaching and support from the General Manager
- Rapid-growing agency with clear opportunities for growth
- Exposure to prestigious global brands across a diverse portfolio of premium events

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📌 Project Director (Sydney)
🏢 Verve Events International
📍 Sydney