Drive seamless event operations for high-stakes internal and external events across Google's India offices. This role demands strong technical expertise in audiovisual (AV) systems, stage lighting, event power setup, and hybrid event technologies. You'll be instrumental in creating memorable experiences, managing complex technical logistics, and fostering collaboration with diverse teams and external vendors.

As the Event Manager for India, you will craft an ambitious operational vision and strategic roadmap for event infrastructure and operations nationwide. You'll lead technical production teams, AV engineers, lighting technicians, and external vendors to deliver exceptional event experiences. This position is the primary point of accountability for ensuring event technology readiness, including high-voltage power stability, seamless hybrid/virtual streaming, and flawless AV/lighting integration for large-scale gatherings, corporate summits, and executive presentations.

Define the operational vision and technical standards for event execution throughout India, developing long-term roadmaps for AV infrastructure, hybrid platforms, and venue tech setup. Provide technical leadership to production crews, AV engineers, lighting designers, and sound engineers, ensuring flawless execution of high-stakes events and broadcasts. Oversee all aspects of event logistics, including power distribution management, stage design, and venue technical readiness across multiple Indian office locations. Establish clear service level agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics for external AV providers, staging crews, event technology platforms, and equipment rental partners. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with leading production houses, event tech providers, facility power engineers, and various cross-functional Google teams.

Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in workplace programs such as food, events, or transportation, or related fields including real estate, sustainability, or project management. A minimum of 12 years of experience in facility management, hospitality, corporate services, or property management. Demonstrated experience in vendor and contract management. Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive communications and engagement strategies. Substantial experience in a leadership capacity.

Preferred qualifications include 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a focus on food programs and event planning. A blend of technical and business/management acumen, particularly in a high-tech, fast-paced environment, is highly advantageous. Familiarity with AI/ML tools and their applications in event workflows is also a plus.