Project Director

SupportFinity™; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking a Project Director to lead high-profile events in Dubai. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, managing teams, overseeing budgets, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in large-scale events and possess outstanding leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing complex, high-profile event projects.
• Previous experience in the Middle East.
• Background in festivals, sports, and/or large-scale public events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee every aspect of the event lifecycle.
• Manage relationships and exceed client expectations.
• Own budgets, revenue streams, and P&L responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Commercial Savvy

Job description

As a Project Director, you are the conductor of our orchestra the one who ensures that every piece, from creative to operations, blends together to deliver a world-class event. You will lead the full life cycle of a project, from pitch through execution, working across departments, managing stakeholders, and delivering outstanding results.

What You ll Do

Take Ownership from Pitch to Wrap-Up Oversee every aspect of the event lifecycle.

Lead & Inspire Manage, mentor, and develop your project team.

Be the Client s Strategic Partner Manage relationships, ensure satisfaction, and exceed expectations.

Create & Execute the Master Plan Own the project timeline, workflows, and operations.

Align Cross-Functionally Work closely with programming, creative, sponsorship, production, and logistics teams.

Develop & Deliver Against KPIs Set measurable goals and drive team success.

Own the Guest Experience Ensure every touchpoint delivers a seamless, high-impact journey.

Integrate Sponsorship & Marketing Maximize ROI for clients, partners, and sponsors.

Manage Commercial Performance Own budgets, revenue streams, and P&L responsibility.

Oversee Licensing & Compliance Work with authorities, venues, and stakeholders to ensure approvals.

Solve Problems in Real Time Make quick, strategic decisions in high-pressure situations.

Wrap Up Like a Pro Lead final reconciliations, debriefs, and reporting to refine future projects.

About You

Youre a senior event professional with a proven track record of leading large, complex projects. You should be:

A Natural Leader Able to inspire, mentor, and get the best out of your team.

Strategic & Detail-Oriented Thinking big while executing flawlessly.

A Problem-Solver Under Pressure Staying cool, calm, and collected when challenges arise.

Commercially Savvy Understanding cost and revenue dynamics, sponsorships, and financials.

An Exceptional Communicator Comfortable engaging stakeholders at every level.

Audience-Centric Focused on crafting experiences that captivate and engage.

Deeply Knowledgeable in Event Production & Operations You know what it takes to make an event truly great.

What You Need to Apply

10+ years of experience managing complex, high-profile event projects.

Previous experience in the Middle East.

Background in festivals, sports, and/or large-scale public events.

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