Our client is a marketing communication group with regional and local expertise in all aspects of Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Social Media, and Public Speaking.
They are seeking a
Head of Project Management to join their dynamic team in
Riyadh and spearhead the project management initiative for their
Events Management business.
Main Responsibilities:
1- Event Oversight & Strategy
- Lead the development and execution of event strategies, from concept ideation to final evaluation.
- Oversee all stages of event planning, ensuring adherence to high standards and alignment with company objectives.
- Develop creative and innovative event concepts tailored to meet diverse client needs.
2- Project & Team Management
- Directly manage a team of project managers, providing guidance, setting objectives, and conducting regular performance evaluations.
- Create clear timelines, milestones, and objectives for each event, ensuring teams meet all deadlines and deliverables.
- Foster a collaborative environment by conducting kick-off and regular sync meetings with project managers and cross-functional teams.
3- Vendor & Stakeholder Relations
- Oversee the vendor selection process, negotiating contracts, and building relationships to secure high-quality partnerships.
- Serve as the main point of contact for escalation, quickly addressing and resolving critical issues to ensure smooth event execution.
- Provide regular updates to the Managing Director, including progress reports, budget tracking, and post-event summaries.
4- Cross-Department Coordination
- Facilitate coordination among internal departments (e.g., marketing, creative, logistics) to align teams on event goals.
- Support project managers in securing resources and removing obstacles, ensuring teams can execute projects effectively.
- Act as the liaison between project teams and senior management, presenting key project updates and resolving high-level concerns.
5- Client & Competitive Engagement
- Play an active role in client-facing pitches, tenders, and competitive proposals, showcasing the company's event capabilities.
- Build and maintain client relationships to understand their evolving needs and provide tailored event solutions.
6- Post-Event Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
- Lead post-event debriefs, analyzing performance metrics and client feedback to improve future event planning processes.
- Implement lessons learned into best practices and ensure consistent application across all event projects.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in any related field.
- 10+ Years of experience in events management industry.
- Proven experience in spearheading project management initiatives for events.
- Must be an Arabic Speaker, with Fluency in English.
