Events Project Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Richemont; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cartier as an Event Project Manager to lead and manage the Events Team in Dubai. This pivotal role involves overseeing end-to-end event development, ensuring high standards in execution while fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates possess 5+ years in event management with strong communication and team leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the creative events industry.
• Strong skills in event management, budget control, vendor relations, and team leadership.
• Fluency in English and preferably additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Events Team, providing coaching and performance evaluations.
• Execute the annual events calendar and tailored action plans.
• Coordinate with all internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Event Management

Budget Control

Vendor Relations

Team Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Degree in a related field

Job description

How will you make an impact? HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable brand experiences? Do you have a genuine interest in delving into the variety of projects that the UAE-based Cartier Events Team has to offer? As an Event Project Manager, you will assist the department in ensuring that Cartier events are successfully led, managed, and executed to the highest standards.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR MISSION?

In this role, you will be pivotal in leading and managing end-to-end event development, from boutique animations to large-scale brand experiences, both in and outside of boutique settings. This position is special because it offers the opportunity to shape Cartier's brand image through innovative and impactful events, while also developing and mentoring a high-performing team.

Among various responsibilities, your main missions are to :

• Lead and manage the Events Team, providing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Co-lead the creative ideation process with the regional creative coms team, ensuring events align with the Maison's vision.
• Oversee full logistics and production timelines, ensuring every detail is delivered on time and to standard.
• Lead, manage, and develop team members; provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively, ensuring team members have clear goals and support.
• Foster a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.

Event Development & Implementation

• Execute the annual events calendar and tailored action plans in alignment with brand and business objectives.
• Co-lead with the regional creative coms team the creative ideation, ensuring every event is conceptually sound and aligns with the Maison.
• Brief agencies with clear, strategic, and creative direction, ensuring alignment with the event’s core message and goals.

Project Orchestration & Execution

• Oversee full logistics and production timelines, ensuring every detail is delivered on time and to standard.
• Coordinate with all internal and external stakeholders to guarantee seamless execution from concept to post-event reporting.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Lead and manage the Cartier UAE Events Team, ensuring high performance and a collaborative environment.
• Oversee end-to-end event development, from boutique animations to large-scale brand experiences, aligning with Cartier's standards.
• Co-lead creative ideation with the regional creative coms team, ensuring events are conceptually sound and aligned with the Maison.
• Manage full logistics and production timelines, ensuring every detail is delivered on time and to standard.
• Possess 5+ years of experience in the creative events industry with a degree in a related field.
• Demonstrate strong skills in event management, budget control, vendor relations, and team leadership.
• Exhibit excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with fluency in English and preferably additional languages.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

At Cartier, we are proud to employ talents from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.

WHO WE ARE?

As a place where singularity thrives together, we value the uniqueness of our people, and we see the results of what we do because we are on the journey together. We recognize the richness diversity brings and we embrace a workplace where those differences can be leveraged.

We offer exciting opportunities to gain experience professionally and personally in a supportive environment which in turn inspires the Cartier creations that become icons in the world of luxury.

We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.

Quite simply, Cartier is a place like no other. Welcome to our Maison!

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US

If your application is selected, we will give you an introductory call to explain further steps and discuss the opportunity. If things go well on both ends, you will have a chance to meet the Hiring Manager and the HR Manager.

Take your next step with Cartier, we look forward to hearing from you!