Programming & Events Lead

Ogilvy; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Doha is seeking an experienced professional to manage the entire event lifecycle, from ideation to execution. The role involves overseeing a team, maintaining budget control, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication. Candidates should possess strong strategic planning and creative ideation skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of all events.
• Manage and mentor a team of event managers.
• Lead the development of campaign briefs.
• Maintain strict budget control and oversee vendor management.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive creative ideation and strategic planning.
• Monitor event performance metrics.

Job description

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to oversee the full event lifecycle from ideation and planning to execution and reporting. This role ensures all events are strategically aligned, creatively executed, and delivered on time and within budget.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of all events, from concept development to post-event analysis and reporting.
• Manage and mentor a team of event managers to ensure excellence in delivery and performance.
• Lead the development of campaign briefs, ensuring clarity of objectives and alignment with brand and business goals.
• Maintain strict budget control and oversee vendor selection, negotiation, and management.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and collaboration throughout each project.
• Drive creative ideation and strategic planning to design engaging and impactful activations.
• Monitor event performance metrics and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud to call your teammates.