About Verve Events International

Verve Events International (VEI) is a highly regarded boutique events agency specialising in premium conferences, corporate events and incentive programs for some of the world's most prestigious brands.

With more than 20 years of industry excellence, we're experiencing an exciting period of growth expanding our presence and delivering increasingly ambitious programs across Australia and APAC.

With offices in Barangaroo, Sydney and Singapore, our team is known for its creativity, attention to detail and ability to deliver exceptional experiences to the highest standards.

We're ambitious, collaborative and hands on. We value people who take ownership, think commercially and bring energy and passion to everything they do. We also believe great work comes from a supportive culture and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

The Opportunity | Project Director

We're looking for an experienced and driven Project Director to join our growing team and lead key client portfolios and flagship events across APAC.

This is a senior hands on role combining strategic client leadership, commercial accountability and end-to-end event delivery.

You'll own your client portfolio from the initial brief through to onsite delivery, building trusted relationships, understanding business objectives and translating them into exceptional event experiences.

You'll lead major programs personally, while providing direction and support to Project Coordinators and Event Executives on larger events. You'll be equally comfortable leading a senior client meeting, managing a complex budget or overseeing the finer details onsite.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact, work with prestigious global brands and help shape the continued growth of Verve.

Key Responsibilities

Event & Portfolio Leadership





- Own the end-to-end delivery of major programs and flagship events across assigned client portfolios.
- Lead the full event lifecycle, from strategy and planning through to production, logistics and onsite execution.
- Maintain exceptional delivery standards, ensuring events are on time, on budget and aligned with client objectives.
- Delegate effectively and oversee supporting team members while retaining overall accountability.

Client Relationships & Growth
- Build and maintain trusted senior client relationships across multiple accounts and markets.
- Understand client objectives and provide strategic advice and recommendations.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen relationships, grow accounts and expand Verve's services.
- Lead client meetings, presentations and key strategic conversations.

Commercial & Budget Management
- Own the financial performance and profitability of assigned programs.
- Manage budgets, forecasting, scope and financial reporting.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities early.
- Maintain strong financial discipline while delivering outstanding creative outcomes.

Team Leadership

- Lead, mentor and develop Project Coordinators and Event Executives.
- Provide clear direction, effective delegation and constructive feedback.
- Run structured project WIPs to maintain accountability and delivery standards.
- Work closely with the General Manager and leadership team on resourcing and portfolio performance.

Creative, Production & Onsite Delivery
- Oversee creative development, production, logistics,



sponsorship and event operations.
- Ensure event concepts align with client objectives and brand expectations.
- Personally lead onsite delivery, including rehearsals, event flow and key client moments.

What Success Looks Like

- Strong, trusted client relationships, high retention and account growth.
- Exceptional events that deliver against client objectives and KPIs.
- Profitable, commercially well managed client portfolios.
- Complete ownership and accountability from brief through to onsite delivery.
- Junior team members who feel supported, challenged and developed.
- Consistently high standards across Verve's regional delivery.

What We're Looking For

- 10+ years' experience in B2B corporate events, conferences or incentive programs.
- Proven experience independently leading major events and complex programs.
- Solid senior client management and relationship-building skills.
- Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, forecasting and profitability.
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing junior team members.
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A genuine passion for creating exceptional event experiences.

Technology & Platforms

Experience with the following is highly regarded:

- Mac / macOS environment.
- Slack and Google Workspace.
- Monday.com – project, budget management and CRM.
- Jomablue – registration and event technology.
- AI productivity tools.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're an experienced event professional who loves great clients, thrives on responsibility and takes pride in delivering exceptional experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Verve Events International and be part of our next chapter of growth across APAC.

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