APAC Event Manager, Singapore (FTC, 12 months)

The role

This role supports OpenAI's strategy and execution across a wide portfolio of events. The person will own event operations, regional vendor coordination, guest experience, and post-event reporting.

What you will do

• Own the full event lifecycle including concept development, planning, budgeting, logistics, catering, and on-site production
• Partner with local teams to translate regional priorities into programming and measurable outcomes
• Source, negotiate, and coordinate with local vendors including venues, caterers, AV providers, and creative production teams
• Own attendee registration, check-in processes, and event communications
• Maintain financial records, manage budgets and procurement, and coordinate multi-market payment and tax requirements
• Collaborate with global and regional Marketing, Sales, Product, Policy, Communications, Partnerships, Procurement, and Security teams
• Implement and manage safety, security, accessibility, and operational protocols
• Measure event performance and collect attendee feedback
• Drive creative innovation across event touchpoints
• Manage high-stakes events involving senior executives, enterprise partners, developers, policymakers, and media

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading complex, high-profile events at a global company
• Based in Singapore
• Willing and able to travel and work across APAC as needed
• Fluent in English
• Strong financial and operational acumen including budgeting, procurement, and multi-market payment and tax considerations
• Experience partnering with cross-functional leaders and stakeholders

Nice to have

• Understand the local event landscape
• Deep understanding of regional cultural nuances and audience expectations
• Strong network of regional vendors and production partners
• Strong interest in artificial intelligence and OpenAI’s global impact

Before you apply

• Have existing work rights in Singapore

About the company

OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence research and technology organization dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose AI benefits all of humanity. GreenLight is recruiting for this role.