Working at
egg isn't just a job. It's about making compelling and inspiring experiences for our clients and their audiences.
We work hard to create the magic. But we know how to have fun too. And it beats being just another cog in a faceless machine.
Bring your authentic self
At
egg we care about each other as much as we care about our customers and our business. We celebrate uniqueness and are proud of the glorious human mosaic that is
egg. And we're always on the lookout for fresh talent and friendly faces to enrich and expand our team.
Which brings us to you.
We are seeking a freelance
Senior Event Project Manager / Director for our Dubai office, who has a
good knowledge of the UAE market and worked in the region for several years. Ideally we are looking for someone to join the team
full time for approximately
3 months.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead all aspects of multiple, large projects from initial briefing to successful delivery and closing, including logistics and project content
- Manage all teams assigned to an event and ensure adherence to the client's operational standards, tools and processes
- Be the main point of contact for our clients during the implementation phase
- Monitor timelines and event budgets
Must haves
(We really mean it. Candidates who do not meet the following criteria will not be considered.)
- 12+ years of event project management experience
- Experience working in the UAE and strong understanding of current market
- Strong leadership and creative problem-solving skills
- Budget creation, management, and consolidation experience
- Eligibility to work in country where job is posted
- Fluency in spoken and written English (No scrambled oeufs at egg, svp.)
Nice to haves
- Background in marketing, communications or media
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, digital event platforms and delegate management tools
- Fluency in other languages (in addition to English)
- Agency experience
What We Bring To The Table
- A dynamic and inclusive company culture where we work really hard to have the right people doing the right job. (We've been known to swap or create jobs in the past to make sure everyone is in their career sweet spot.)
- Flexible working hours and structure (fully remote in some locations, hybrid in others)
- Creative and brilliant colleagues
The hiring process
- Online application (You've swiped right.)
- First intro phone/video call (We've swiped right, now let's find out if we have chemistry!)
- First round interview (We like you. Now it's time to get to know you better)
- Second round interview (Hey, we like you a lot. Wanna meet the family)
- Offer (We're in love. We hope you are too)
The most important bit
At
egg, everyone's ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. We're constantly striving to
do better and
be better: we give each other feedback regularly, not just top-down from leadership, but bottom-up and sideways too! Accountability is key: it's okay to make mistakes as long as we own and learn from them. People who thrive at
egg have a deep curiosity to keep improving, learning and coaching others.
Our nest is made up of people from all walks of life and from different social and cultural backgrounds. We believe equity and inclusivity lead to better work and a better world. That's why, when we're hiring new people we don't talk about culture fit, but culture add.
We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, BIPOC, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, and people with visible and non-visible disabilities.
