SOCOE Hiring! Full Time Lead, Events in Sarawak - Ricebowl

About SOCOE

SOCOE is a fast-growing organisation supporting large-scale, mission-critical projects across Sarawak. As we enter an ambitious growth phase this year, we are scaling our teams across Operations, Technology, Customer Experience, Creative & Marketing, Account & Finance, Asset Procurement, and People & Culture.

We are building more than teams; we are building long-term capability. As part of this journey, returning Sarawakians are strongly encouraged to apply and play a role in shaping the future of work and development in the state.

Role Overview

As the Lead, Events at SOCOE, you will be the primary architect of high-impact brand experiences that bridge the gap between complex digital infrastructure and human-centric community engagement. You are responsible for the end-to-end strategy and execution of large-scale activations that showcase SOCOE's "humanising technology" mission across Sarawak's mission critical projects.

This role directly contributes to the company's growth by building long-term capability and strengthening our presence within the Media, Entertainment and Technology Consulting sectors. Working at the intersection of Creative & Marketing and Operations, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver award-winning standards in one of the region's fastest-growing organisations. Returning Sarawakians are strongly encouraged to apply for this leadership position to help shape the state's future development and professional landscape.

Key Responsibilities

1. Immersive Experience Design

• Conceptualise and lead the production of interactive platforms and events that showcase SOCOE's capabilities in Media, Entertainment and System Development.

2. Strategic Project Integration

• Work closely with Technology & Consulting teams to align events with the rollout of infrastructure and digital government initiatives across the table.

3. End-to-End Event Management

• Direct all phases of event operations, from technical system integration and vendor procurement to on-site logistics crisis management.

4. Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Serve as a key liaison between SOCOE and its diverse stakeholders, ensuring that activations effectively communicate our vision to the Sarawakian community and beyond.

5. Innovation & Data Tracking

• Utilise data insights to measure event success, ensuring that every activaiton contributes to SOCOE's goals of scalability and sustainable growth.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in professional event management, with a proven track record of handling high-stakes corporate or state-level projects.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Event Management, Mass Communications, or a related field; a background in Tech-Marketing is a plus

Recommended Technical Skills

• Proficiency in event tech platforms, project management software and a basic understanding of AI/Digital integration

Recommended Soft Skills

• Exceptional leaders, strategic thinking and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, “fast-growing” environment

Licenses/Credentials

• Professional certifications such as CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional) are preferred