Senior Project Manager Spatial Experiences (m / f / d)

BeWunder; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event production and spatial experiences company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex international projects in entertainment and culture. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience and a strong technical background in audio, video, and lighting systems. Emphasis is placed on budget management and network building within the UAE. This role offers excellent benefits including medical insurance, daily lunches, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Unified medical insurance

Complimentary daily lunches

Annual flight allowance

Team-building activities

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience with turnkey projects in entertainment.
• Flexibility to work based on industry requirements.
• Knowledge of current technologies for large-scale installations.

Responsibilities

• Lead international projects from planning to execution.
• Monitor project quality, deadlines, and costs.
• Manage tender processes and contract negotiations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Technical understanding of Audio, Video, and Lighting

Budget management

Networking in UAE and KSA

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Architecture

Job description

Overview

Your mission

Our dynamic Spatial Experiences team in Dubai is expanding, and we are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join us and contribute to the successful delivery of some of the most innovative and exciting projects around the globe. If you are eager for a new challenge and ready to showcase your strong project planning and management skills in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead complex and challenging international projects from its planning to execution and completion, including the entire project organization and control.
• Oversee the development of the master project schedule and manage its implementation.
• Monitor 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Proven project / technical management experience with turnkey projects (scenic, fit-out, AVL) such as museums, visitor experience centers, EXPO pavilions and other permanent / semi-permanent installations in the entertainment and cultural field.
• A degree in Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Technical understanding of Audio, Video and Lighting systems and control.
• Knowledge and experience with current technologies for large scale installations.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets.
• Strong industry network in the UAE and KSA is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• English language proficiency is a must.
• Flexible to work based on the requirements of the industry.
• Good understanding of technical, business and contractual correlations in all complexity.

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 our Dubai office canteen.
• Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
• Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties.
• Worker’s 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.
• Further training opportunities and support in acquiring further qualifications as well as opportunities for further development in new technologies.

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!