Project Manager Event Production (mfd)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unified medical insurance

Daily company canteen lunches

Annual flight allowance

Referral bonuses

Team engagement activities

Job summary

BeWunder seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee end-to-end AVL event productions, coordinating concept through on-site delivery and handover.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring compliance, quality, and client satisfaction on high-profile projects in the Middle East. English required; Arabic a plus. On-site roles in Dubai, UAE.

Qualifications

• Extensive project/technical management experience within AVL fit-out and/or scenic in events.
• Experience in the Middle East, UAE preferred.
• Technical knowledge of Audio Video and Lighting systems.
• Familiarity with current entertainment technologies for large scale installations.
• Proven ability to create and manage large budgets.
• Commercially minded with ability to balance technical, business and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead turnkey and AVL event production projects from concept to handover.
• Develop and manage the master project schedule and monitor its progress.
• Ensure quality, deadlines and cost control across multiple projects.
• Prepare detailed reports for key stakeholders and conduct reviews.
• Coordinate a project team including planners, estimators, coordinators and site managers.
• Collaborate with QHSE and Crew Management for on-site delivery and safety compliance.

Skills

Project management

Technical management

Middle East experience

Audio Video Lighting

Budget management

Business development

Communication skills

English proficiency

Arabic language

Contractual knowledge

Tools

EasyJob software

Job description

Your mission

As a Project Manager you are responsible for the high-quality planning delivery and commercial success of your projects.You will be the main point of contact for our clientsfrom concept design phase through to implementation on site.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead turnkey and AVL event production projects managing the entire lifecycle from initial planning and design through procurement build execution and final handover. Turnkey in this context means providing a fully integrated solution covering all technical disciplines scenic and fit-out works structural elements creative direction logistics operations and client management with dedicated support units (e.g. logistics QHSE procurement) providing specialist delivery. You ensure all support units are aligned coordinated and performing to the plan.
• Oversee the development of the master project schedule and manage its implementation.
• Observe projects quality deadlines and cost control.
• Conduct project reviews and create detailed reports for key stakeholders.
• Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously from pre-construction to closeout.
• Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements at all times.
• Participate in tender process i.e. design submission and review.
• Provide leadership in risk evaluation contract negotiations fee and pricing decisions.
• Tender negotiate and award supplier contracts for subcontracting services.
• Coordinate a project team of specialist technical planners estimators coordinators site managers and other team members. You will create the necessary project structures provide guidance for the team members ensure communication flows freely at all stages and create alignment amongst the team.
• Collaborate with Crew Management on resource planning of assigned projects using EasyJob software.
• Collaborate with QHSE on projects on-site ensuring deliveries in line with HSE / QAQC requirements and compliances.
• Continuously build and maintain a strong network of clients.
• Secure growth opportunities and initiate new projects.

Your profile

• Extensive project/ technical management experience within AVL fit-out and/ or scenic in the field of events.
• Relevant experience in the Middle East primarily UAE and/ or KSA is highly preferred.
• Technical knowledge of Audio Video and Lighting systems and control.
• Knowledge and experience with current entertainment technologies required for large scale installations.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully create and manage large budgets.
• Proven ability to open new client opportunities and expand existing relationships contributing to the organizations growth and long-term business development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• English language proficiency is a must (Arabic is a plus).
• Flexible to work based on the requirements of the live event industry.
• Good understanding of technical business & contractual correlations in all complexity.
• Commercially minded with ability to balance technical business and contractual requirements.

Why us

• Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members yes you read that correctly we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits!
• Complimentary lunches provided daily in ourDubai office canteen.
• Team Engagement Initiatives team-building activities health and wellness drives etc.
• Team Socials team BBQs season opening and closing parties.
• Workers Compensation and Accident Insurance.
• Annual Flight Allowance.
• Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions.
• Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
• Community & Diversity Programme including an annual BeWunder Culture Day celebrating our international and multicultural team.
• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.

About us

BeWunder is your turnkey partner specializing in Event Production and Spatial Experiences.

We create inspiring and unforgettable experiences for our clients and their guests. Our renowned and highly-skilled team of industry experts in both live events and permanent construction is well-versed in bridging the gap between vision and reality. We design deliver and service complex challenging and large-scale projects in the field of museums and exhibitions EXPO and brand pavilions visitor and experience centers digital art spaces live events - both corporate and sporting as well as conferences and multimedia shows.

Our passion lies in producing multisensory and immersive experiences a perfect blend of new technologies and content staged lighting and interactive elements.

With our international track record in Europe the Middle East and Asia we are perfectly positioned to realize exceptional projects for our clients around the globe from initial concept design through to final installation and beyond!

Required Experience:

IC