Strategic Project Manager — Events & Exhibitions

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International in Dubai is seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of events and exhibitions.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external vendors, manage budgets, schedule resources, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time, within-scope results that meet client expectations. The role requires strong communication skills and flexibility, with PMP considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 3–5 years of project management experience in events and exhibitions or similar.
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Project planning and coordination for events and exhibitions.
• Client management and regular status updates.
• Budget development and cost control; vendor negotiations.
• Resource management across teams and vendors.
• Risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Quality control to meet client and company standards.
• Vendor and supplier relationship management.
• On-site management during setup, execution, and teardown.
• Post-event evaluations and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Organization & time management

Communication

PM software proficiency

Problem-solving

Industry knowledge

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Trello

Job description

Careers International in Dubai is seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of events and exhibitions.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external vendors, manage budgets, schedule resources, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time, within-scope results that meet client expectations. The role requires strong communication skills and flexibility, with PMP considered a plus.