Global Project Director, Event Production (MEA Focus)

BeWunder; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual flight allowance

Lunch in Dubai office canteen

Team socials & events

Competitive compensation

Job summary

BeWunder in Dubai seeks a seasoned Project Director to lead the delivery of complex live events and spatial experiences across the Middle East. You will shape business plans, guide a multi‑disciplinary team, and ensure scalable, profitable project execution from concept to completion.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, drive standardised workflows, manage budgets, and cultivate client relationships while expanding BeWunder's regional footprint in a fast‑growing international setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive project management experience in turnkey delivery, including AV/land installations for events.
• Strong understanding of technical, business, and contractual aspects.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for the event management team.
• Deliver on business plan targets and growth strategy for the Event Production unit.
• Set objectives, OKRs and performance standards for the project portfolio.
• Coordinate with other Project Directors to align strategies and processes.
• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of projects with quality and profitability.
• Maintain client relationships and act as senior client-facing representative.
• Oversee scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment and resources.
• Ensure health, safety and quality standards with QHSE.
• Standardise workflows and drive knowledge sharing across regions.
• Develop and nurture subcontractor and vendor partnerships.
• Drive financial discipline and profitability strategies.
• Translate market trends into improved processes and future planning.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Client/stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Cross‑functional collaboration

Risk management

English proficiency

Job description

BeWunder in Dubai seeks a seasoned Project Director to lead the delivery of complex live events and spatial experiences across the Middle East. You will shape business plans, guide a multi‑disciplinary team, and ensure scalable, profitable project execution from concept to completion.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, drive standardised workflows, manage budgets, and cultivate client relationships while expanding BeWunder's regional footprint in a fast‑growing international setting.