Company Description

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Job Description

Get to Know the Team

The event team is a dynamic, team that specializes in producing impactful and engaging events that improve Grab's brand and with key stakeholders. We are experts in event logistics and technical production, and are committed to delivering seamless and cost-effective event experiences.

Get to Know the Role

The Event Assistant Manager plays a critical role in supporting the planning events from start to finish. Working with the Event Manager, you will ensure that all event components—strategy, operations, vendors, and on-ground execution—are well-coordinated and delivered. We are looking for someone who is, proactive, and able to manage multiple moving parts while. You will be expected to take ownership of key workstreams, anticipate challenges, and ensure every event runs smoothly, even under pressure. Reporting to the Manager, you will be based in our Jakarta Office.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• End-to-end event planning: concept, timeline, budgeting, and execution
• Stakeholder alignment: coordinate with internal teams to align goals and expectations
• Vendor management: source, negotiate, and oversee production/logistics partners for quality and cost control
• Operational planning: develop detailed run-downs and maintain clear documentation/communication flows
• On-ground execution: lead workstreams (registration, stage, backstage) and troubleshoot issues
• Project management: track timelines, milestones, and dependencies across multiple concurrent events
• Quality assurance: ensure deliverables meet standards and coordinate seamless cross-team operations
• Post-event evaluation: support reporting, identify gaps, and recommend improvements for future events

Qualifications

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Have a minimum Bachelor's Degree from any major
• 5+ years managing large-scale, high-profile events
• Fluent English (written and verbal)
• Proven Project Management Skills with previous experience in managing multiple concurrent projects
• Composure: Calm under pressure, comfortable with tight deadlines and rapid changes
• Mindset: Proactive, hands-on ownership with solutions-oriented approach

Additional Information

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.