Events Manager - Corporate Production

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 246,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim seeks an Events Manager - Corporate Production in Dubai to lead end-to-end corporate events, leadership forums, conferences, launches and hybrid experiences. You will own production planning, executive coordination, vendor management and budget control to turn communications priorities into memorable experiences.

From concept through live production to post-event analysis, you will collaborate with Corporate Communications, Brand, IT and Procurement to ensure brand consistency,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in events, marketing, communications or business.
• 6-8 years of corporate event planning, production management and live event execution.
• Experience coordinating with senior executives and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate events from concept through production planning, rehearsals, live execution and post-event review.
• Develop detailed production schedules, event timelines, run-of-show documents, supplier briefs and plans.
• Coordinate venues, agencies, production houses, technical crews and event suppliers throughout delivery.
• Translate objectives into audience-focused event concepts aligning with brand and business priorities.
• Manage leadership forums, townhalls, conferences, launches and hybrid events with executive participation.
• Control event budgets, quotations, procurement processes, approvals and value for money.
• Maintain risk registers, health and safety requirements and escalation procedures.
• Coordinate livestreaming, hybrid tech, registration platforms and audience engagement tools.

Skills

Corporate event management

Live event production

Event experience design

Production planning

Run-of-show management

Executive event coordination

Hybrid event production

Livestreaming

Vendor management

Event budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Events Management/Marketing/Communications

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Events Manager - Corporate Production

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Retail

Function: Event Planning-Coordination

Experience: 6-8 years of corporate event planning and production experience

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Events Manager - Corporate Production in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Retail hiring opportunity focused on delivering high-profile corporate events, leadership forums, conferences, townhalls, launches, activations, and hybrid experiences. The role combines event production, executive stakeholder coordination, creative experience design, vendor management, live operations, technology, and budget control to turn corporate communications priorities into memorable audience experiences.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Retail

Function: Event Planning-Coordination

Salary: 22000-32000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Events Manager - Corporate Production will transform Majid Al Futtaim 's corporate narrative, leadership agenda, culture, and strategic priorities into professionally executed experiences for internal and external audiences. From early concept development through live production and post-event analysis, the position ensures every event reflects the intended message while meeting demanding standards for brand consistency, executive protocol, operational readiness, safety, and audience engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead corporate events from initial concept through production planning, rehearsals, live execution, and post-event review.
• Develop detailed production schedules, event timelines, run-of-show documents, supplier briefs, and operational plans.
• Coordinate venues, agencies, production houses, technical crews, event suppliers, and other external partners throughout delivery.
• Translate Corporate Communications objectives into audience-focused event concepts that support brand and business priorities.
• Manage leadership forums, townhalls, conferences, launches, corporate activations, hybrid events, and other high-visibility occasions.
• Work closely with leadership offices to manage executive participation, protocols, rehearsals, scheduling, and onsite requirements.
• Control event budgets while monitoring quotations, supplier costs, procurement processes, approvals, and overall value for money.
• Maintain event risk registers, contingency arrangements, health and safety requirements, and escalation procedures.
• Coordinate livestreaming, hybrid event technology, registration platforms, digital audience engagement tools, and supporting technical infrastructure.
• Partner with Corporate Communications, Brand, Internal Communications, P&O, IT, Security, and Procurement to keep event delivery aligned across functions.
• Supervise onsite production activities and resolve operational or technical issues without disrupting the audience experience.
• Track attendance, participation, engagement indicators, stakeholder feedback, and other relevant event performance data.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and document lessons learned to improve production quality and future event standards.
• Maintain productive relationships with vendors and agencies while holding external partners accountable for quality, timelines, and agreed deliverables.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Events Management, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience covering corporate event planning, production management, and live event execution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex events involving senior executives and multiple internal stakeholders.
• Strong background in coordinating agencies, production companies, venues, suppliers, and technical partners.
• Practical experience managing event budgets, procurement requirements, schedules, approvals, and production timelines.
• Sound understanding of live event risk management, contingency planning, health and safety, and executive protocols.
• Experience delivering hybrid events using livestreaming and audience engagement technologies.
• Able to balance creative event concepts with operational feasibility, corporate reputation, and budget requirements.
• Confident managing simultaneous priorities in deadline-driven environments where production quality is highly visible.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for working across leadership and specialist corporate functions.

Skills Set

• Corporate event management
• Live event production
• Event experience design
• Production planning
• Run-of-show management
• Executive event coordination
• Leadership forums
• Corporate townhalls
• Conference production
• Event activations
• Launch events
• Hybrid event production
• Livestreaming
• Event registration platforms
• Audience engagement technology
• Event analytics
• Venue management
• Vendor management
• Production agency management
• Technical crew coordination
• Event budget management
• Procurement coordination
• Risk registers
• Contingency planning
• Health and safety coordination
• Executive protocols
• Stakeholder management
• Post-event evaluation

Why Join Us

This opportunity places an experienced events professional at the centre of major corporate moments that connect leadership, employees, partners, and external audiences. Majid Al Futtaim 's regional scale creates demand for sophisticated event production, hybrid experiences, executive communications, and audience engagement, providing meaningful scope to manage diverse projects while raising production standards and developing expertise across high-visibility corporate communications.

About the Company

Majid Al Futtaim operates an extensive portfolio spanning retail, shopping malls, communities, and entertainment across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. Its scale, recognizable consumer businesses, and diverse workforce create a dynamic corporate environment where events and experiences play an important role in communicating strategy, strengthening culture, and engaging key audiences.