Sr. Programming Role

Dubai Opera; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Opera is seeking an experienced Event Manager to oversee a variety of shows and events. The role involves leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring high standards for all productions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in performing arts and event management, with exceptional leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in performing arts and live event management.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in curating successful programming.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and events, ensuring objectives are met.
• Lead and develop Event Managers.
• Liaise with international companies for event logistics.

Skills

Arts and Cultural Knowledge

Event Management Software proficiency

Budgeting and Financial Management

Data Analysis

Contract Negotiation

Technical Production Knowledge

Marketing and Promotion

Multicultural Sensitivity

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art management, business administration, or related fields

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Dubai Opera:

This position is responsible for providing, booking, contracting variety of shows and events and Overseeing a high level of event management expertise to visiting companies at Dubai Opera on a broad range of performance and events including opera, classical to contemporary music, theatre, dance, and large-scale events including corporate and government events. This role leads Event Managers, takes ownership for event management services including liaising with visiting companies, planning and guiding their production, distributing and updating information to internal and external service providers, ensuring all events are delivered to the highest standard and within the budget.

Performance Driven Culture: What will you be Measured Against.

• Oversee a variety of production and events including the assessment, direction, control and analysis of time, finances, people, product, services, information and other resources to achieve the objectives and agreed outcomes.
• Lead, inspire and develop Event Managers, including setting objectives, development and continued feedback.
• Liaise with international companies and promoters to coordinate touring logistics and itineraries for Dubai Opera production.
• Participate in client/service provider meeting and maintain close contact with visiting companies, Technical services, Marketing & Sales, Event Operations to coordinate resources and services required for specific production.
• Closely monitor all events production to ensure budget target are met.
• Implement and improve the Programming Department, processes, guidelines and standards aimed at maintaining an effective operational interface between Dubai opera departments, visiting companies and external providers.
• Ensure that all event administration follow agreed procedures including the recording, reporting, maintaining and archiving of all documents.
• Support technical bump in and bump out by coordinating services and resourcing.
• Manage contractual arrangements / relationship with third parties.
• Share common learnings with the Event Managers and operation teams to create best practice.
• Ensure continual awareness of competitor's strengths and weaknesses, as well as pricing and packages.
• Lead, mentor and train Event Managers, and junior members of the team in their individual and group development, to deliver the highest quality of services to all stakeholders.
• Oversee and ensure compliance to all relevant QHSE management policies, procedures and controls to ensure that Dubai Opera provides a safe, world-class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customer, the public and its own people.
• As required, negotiate and contract Dubai Opera presented productions and venue hires in close liaison with the Head of Dubai Opera.
• Provide high level support to the Head of Dubai Opera.
• Undertake conflict resolution where required with internal and external stakeholders.

Technical Skills:

• Arts and Cultural Knowledge
• Event Management Software proficiency
• Budgeting and Financial Management & acumen
• Data Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Technical Production Knowledge
• Marketing and Promotion
• Multicultural Sensitivity Project Management

Competencies:

• Communication & interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of performing arts logistics Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Adaptability and Innovation

Qualification, Experience and Language Proficiency:

• Bachelors degree in Art management, business administration, or related fields. A Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in performing arts and live event management including at least 3 years as a leader or in a similar role.
• Experience in all types of events including exhibition, entertainment, festivals, government, communities, functions, sporting and performing art events.
• Proven tract record in curating successful and diverse programming with a deep understanding of various performing art gestures.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with artist, agents, and stakeholders.
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities with a passion for developing talent and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Financial acumen and experience in budgeting, forecasting, and managing financial aspects of programming.
• Strategic thinker with creative-mindset, ability to adapt to change environment, and make data-driven decisions.