Operations Manager - Events

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee event site operations for a large-scale public event. You will coordinate teams, service providers, and day-to-day activities to ensure safety, efficiency, and alignment with project requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, site planning knowledge, and the ability to manage schedules and resources under tight deadlines. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential for event delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event operations, venue operations, or large-scale live event management.
• Experience managing multiple operational teams and external service providers.
• Strong knowledge of site planning, operational readiness, and on-site coordination.
• Experience managing schedules, resources, and operational challenges under tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations, ensuring all operational areas are ready and functioning effectively.
• Coordinate with department heads, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support smooth event delivery.
• Develop operational plans, schedules, staffing arrangements, and resource requirements.
• Monitor site readiness, visitor flow, service standards, and operational performance.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, escalating major concerns when required.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and site operating procedures.
• Provide regular operational updates and reports to senior management.

Skills

Event operations

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Flexible hours

Job description

A large-scale public event in Abu Dhabi designed to deliver engaging family entertainment, interactive attractions, and visitor experiences in a well-organized environment.

Role Overview

The Operations Manager oversees overall event site operations, coordinating teams, service providers, and operational activities to ensure the event runs safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations, ensuring all operational areas are ready and functioning effectively.
• Coordinate with department heads, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support smooth event delivery.
• Develop operational plans, schedules, staffing arrangements, and resource requirements.
• Monitor site readiness, visitor flow, service standards, and operational performance.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, escalating major concerns when required.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and site operating procedures.
• Provide regular operational updates and reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event operations, venue operations, or large-scale live event management.
• Experience managing multiple operational teams and external service providers.
• Strong knowledge of site planning, operational readiness, and on-site coordination.
• Experience managing schedules, resources, and operational challenges under tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.