Location: Bengaluru
Department: IP & Special Projects
Experience: 4–8 Years

About the Role
We are looking for a highly driven, creatively inclined and execution-focused Account Manager to join the Phase 1 Originals team. This role will lead the development and execution of live entertainment IPs, festivals, musicals and large-scale experiential properties from concept to execution.

The ideal candidate is someone with a strong background in events and client servicing, who understands how to lead projects, manage multiple stakeholders and hold large, fast-moving projects together across different workstreams.

This role requires someone who can operate at the intersection of creativity, strategy and execution - someone who can work closely with creative teams to shape concepts and experiences, while also coordinating cross-functional teams across sponsorships, marketing, content, production, operations and execution.

The person in this role will act as the central driving force across projects, ensuring all teams remain aligned, timelines move forward efficiently and the overall vision of the project is maintained throughout the lifecycle of the IP.

We are looking for someone who thrives in high-energy environments, takes ownership naturally and is genuinely excited about building live experiences, entertainment formats and original intellectual properties.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Ownership
Lead end-to-end development and execution of Phase 1 Originals’ IPs including festivals, musicals, live experiences and entertainment properties
Act as the central project lead across all workstreams, teams and stakeholders
Drive projects from ideation and conceptualization through planning, execution and closure
Take ownership of timelines, coordination, communication and overall project movement




Ensure all teams remain aligned with the larger vision, objectives and execution plan of the project

Concept Development & Creative Coordination
Work closely with creative and strategy teams to brainstorm and develop new IP concepts and experience ideas
Contribute to conceptualization, visualization and overall experience development
Support creation of pitch presentations, concept decks and project narratives
Help shape audience-facing experiences, event formats and creative directions
Ensure the creative vision translates effectively into execution

Cross-Functional Team Coordination
Coordinate closely with internal teams including:
Sponsorships & Partnerships
Marketing & Communications
Content & Design
Production
Operations
Programming & Talent
Venue & Execution Teams
Brief and align different teams on project objectives, timelines and deliverables
Ensure smooth communication flow and coordination across departments
Track progress across workstreams and proactively resolve bottlenecks

Project Planning & Execution
Build and manage overall project plans, timelines and execution roadmaps
Coordinate planning meetings, reviews and execution checkpoints
Ensure projects remain execution-ready across all stages
Support and oversee on-ground execution during live events and festivals

Stakeholder & Team Management
Manage internal and external stakeholders across the project lifecycle
Work closely with leadership, partners, collaborators, vendors and agencies




Maintain clarity, accountability and alignment across teams
Ensure projects move forward efficiently despite changing priorities and fast-paced environments
Drive ownership and execution culture across the project ecosystem

Required Skills & Experience
4–8 years of experience in Events, Experiential Marketing, Client Servicing or Event Operations
Robust understanding of the live events and experiential ecosystem
Experience managing large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders and teams
Strong communication, coordination and organizational skills
Ability to manage fast-moving projects and high-pressure execution environments
Strong ownership, accountability and problem-solving capability
Ability to balance creativity with operational execution
Strong presentation and project management skills
Understanding of audience experiences, event formats and experiential storytelling

Preferred Background

Prior experience in one or more of the following would be preferred:
Event Agencies
Festivals & IPs
Client Servicing
Event Production & Operations
Experience working on large-scale events, IPs, festivals or entertainment properties would be highly preferred.

Ideal Candidate Traits

We are looking for someone who:
Naturally takes ownership and leadership of projects
Has strong event and experiential understanding
Is creatively inclined and excited by building experiences
Can bring structure and momentum to fast-moving projects
Is highly proactive, resourceful and execution-focused
Works well with multiple teams and personalities
Can balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail
Thrives in high-pressure, high-energy environments
Is collaborative, solution-oriented and calm under pressure

📌 Account Manager –Live Events & Experiences (Bengaluru)
🏢 Phase 1 Events and Experiences
📍 Bengaluru