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Project Director
Job summary
A leading event management company in Dubai is seeking a Project Director with 10 years of experience in managing large-scale events. You will lead every aspect of the project lifecycle, from pitch to execution, and ensure top-notch client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a background in festivals and sports, experience in the Middle East, and a knack for leadership. Fluent English is required alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills. Join us to shape world-class events that captivate audiences.
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, mentor, and develop your project team.
- Ensure customer satisfaction and exceed expectations.
Skills
We're Hiring a Project Director Lead Landmark Events!
At LINKVIVA we dont just create eventswe craft unforgettable experiences. From national festivals to major sporting events we deliver largescale projects that captivate audiences and push creative boundaries.
Lead from the Front: Oversee complex highprofile projects from start to finish.
Orchestrate Teams & Talent: Bring together diverse teams for seamless .
Drive Commercial Success: Own budgets sponsorships and revenue streams.
As a Project Director you are the conductor of our orchestrathe one who ensures that every piece from creative to operations blends together to deliver a worldclass event. You will lead the full life cycle of a project from pitch through working across departments managing stakeholders and delivering outstanding results.
Take Ownership from Pitch to WrapUp Oversee every aspect of the event lifecycle.
Lead & Inspire Manage mentor and develop your project team.
Be the Clients Strategic Partner Manage relationships ensure satisfaction and exceed expectations.
Create & Execute the Master Plan Own the project timeline workflows and operations.
Align CrossFunctionally 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 highimpact 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 highpressure situations.
Wrap Up Like a Pro Lead final reconciliations debriefs and reporting to refine future projects.
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 & DetailOriented Thinking big while executing flawlessly.
A ProblemSolver 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.
AudienceCentric 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.
10 years of experience managing complex highprofile event projects.
Previous experience in the Middle East.
Background in festivals sports and/or largescale public events.
A valid driving license.
Fluent written & spoken English.
Have successfully managed multisite events.
Speak read and write Arabic.
Ready to shape worldclass events Join LINKVIVA and make your mark on projects of national significance!
Required Experience:
Director
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