Business Operations Manager – Pre-Production (Sports Events) Operations)

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC in Dubai is seeking a proactive Business Operations Manager to streamline daily operations, coordinate multi-project activity and prepare client pitches for RFPs. You will lead cross-functional teams, monitor timelines, optimize budgets, and ensure timely submissions while maintaining high standards of quality and communication.

You will also be prepared to mobilize and travel around the region to support various projects, driving efficiency and collaboration across

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in event management, agencies and business operations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, project management tools.
• Preferably knows keynote.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to mobilize/travel around the region for projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead in preparing compelling proposals and pitches for client RFPs.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather required information and materials.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables to ensure timely submissions.
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to management
• Support in budget optimization & analysis.
• Draft and conduct briefs for different departments to ensure best project outcomes.
• Research and build knowledge of projects/clients to support other functions.
• Support other departments when needed to step in.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Keynote

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Business Operations Manager to support our operations Department. The ideal candidate will assist in managing multiple projects, streamlining daily operations, and ensuring the timely preparation of pitches for client RFPs. The business operations will consist of project-based leads that would require the candidate to lead, inspire and monitor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead in preparing compelling proposals and pitches for client RFPs.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather required information and materials.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables to ensure timely submissions.
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to management
• Support in budget optimization & analysis.
• Draft and conduct necessary briefs for different departments including creative, production, finance etc to ensure the best outcome of the project is met
• Research and build in depth knowledge of projects/clients to support other functions understanding
• Support other departments when needed to step in.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in event management, agencies and business operations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, project management tools
• Preferably knows keynote.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Wouldn't mind mobilizing/traveling for work around the region for projects

Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Number of successful project proposals delivered on time.
• Accuracy and quality of pitch documents.
• Project turnaround time and adherence to deadlines.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and feedback.
• Efficiency improvements implemented in operational workflows.
• Number of projects managed simultaneously without quality compromise