Executive Conference Lead & Programs Director

Experts Plus Recruitment Services; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 300.000 - 540.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Experts Plus Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced Conference Program Director to lead the end-to-end planning, design, and delivery of large-scale conferences and summits in Dubai. You will shape program direction with clients and governing bodies, while guiding a cross-functional team of producers and coordinators.

The role requires managing high-level stakeholders, sourcing top speakers, and overseeing on-site operations.

Qualifikationen

• 10–15+ years in conference management or large-scale events.
• Proven experience managing high-level stakeholders in government or corporate environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple workstreams.
• Immediate availability or short notice preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead the end-to-end planning, design, and delivery of large-scale conferences and summits.
• Develop content-rich programs, themes, and session formats.
• Collaborate with steering committees, advisory boards, and clients to shape program direction.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-functional internal team of producers and coordinators.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for high-level clients, government entities, and sponsors.
• Source, invite, and manage top-tier speakers, moderators, and VIPs.
• Oversee speaker logistics and communications.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research and client referrals.
• Support proposal development, bid submissions, and pitches.
• Lead on-site event operations including stage and show management.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Jobbeschreibung

Experts Plus Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced Conference Program Director to lead the end-to-end planning, design, and delivery of large-scale conferences and summits in Dubai. You will shape program direction with clients and governing bodies, while guiding a cross-functional team of producers and coordinators.

The role requires managing high-level stakeholders, sourcing top speakers, and overseeing on-site operations.