Job Description

• Minimum 3-5 years as a events/exhibition project manager with extensive experience of managing large-scale and high profile events from start to completion in the UAE and internationally.
• Responsible for overseeing event projects from the pitching process to the event's execution, whilst working closely with the sales, design, operations and production team.
• Manage the projects within the scope, budgets and timeline preparing baseline master schedule.
• Ability to utilize data-driven insights to optimize future events and enhance the overall event strategy.
• Maintain the standards of quality.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen to maximize project profitability - negotiate supplier contracts and up-sell additional services to clients.
• Solve technical problems and provide real-time solutions during fabrication or buildup.
• Liaise with venue's regarding access, documentation and certification requirements.
• Coordinate with the client, production team and sub-contractors on all pertaining issues related to schedules, plan, drawings and quick resolution of all issues.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and deliver multiple projects with priorities.
• The inherent ability to work to deadlines and under pressure whilst adapting to clients changes.
• Review the drawings/documents to understand the technical and commercial scope of the project.
• Prepare the detailed project plan and ensure the projects runs smoothly as per the plan and within the budget.
• Used project management tools and techniques.
• Identify and manage budget, timescale and scope changes, by recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
• Support the project teams in all aspects of the project and finishes, including design development, procurement and production.
• Coordinating and supervising the vendors/suppliers and delivering superior client service at each and every event.
• Setting-up clear lines of communication to address the issues that may arise.
• Organize and lead regular meetings with sub-contractors to monitor progress and update with detailed progress reports.
• Managing all project meetings from strategic event planning to tactical activities and ensuring strict guidelines.
• Consultative approach with strong capabilities in project management, event planning, stakeholder management with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, sponsors and events industry suppliers.
• Excellent communication, well-rounded personality, confident, relationship management and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in multi-cultural environments.
• Must have UAE driving license.

Applicant should have experience in exhibition, events and fitout.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time