Event Operations Excellence Manager

Supertech Innovation Labs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation company in the Riyadh Region is seeking an experienced Event Operations Excellence Manager to enhance project management delivery. This role involves overseeing project methodologies, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, relevant certifications, and experience in PMO leadership. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. Join us to drive excellence in our event operations.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years in project/program management.
• At least 2 years in a PMO leadership or managerial role.
• Proven track record of establishing or maturing PMOs.

Responsibilities

• Establish project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Oversee planning and execution of projects.
• Develop and manage portfolio dashboards and KPIs.
• Monitor project performance and risks.
• Drive prioritization of projects to maximize ROI.
• Manage resource allocation across multiple projects.

Skills

People management skills

Analytical abilities

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

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

Master's degree in Project Management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Clarity PPM

Smartsheet

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Event Operations Excellence Manager for our event operations project Management Office to drive excellence in project, program, and portfolio delivery. The role will govern, report, optimize resources, and ensure alignment of all projects with organizational objectives across departments. Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills are required to embed best practices and enhance business value through effective project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain project management methodologies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
• Develop and manage portfolio dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level reporting.
• Monitor project performance, risks, issues, and dependencies, providing actionable insights.
• Drive prioritization of projects to maximize ROI and strategic impact.
• Manage resource allocation and capacity planning across multiple projects.
• Ensure compliance with PMO processes, templates, and documentation standards.
• Lead lessons-learned initiatives and continuous improvement of PMO functions.
• Support event operations team to increase organizational visibility on all the updates.
• Act as a key liaison between the event operations department and all other departments in the company.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (required).
• Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related field (preferred).

Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) - PMI (Required)
• PgMP (Program Management Professional) or PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional) (preferred)
• Agile certifications (PMI-ACP, SAFe, CSM, or PSM) (A Plus)
• ITIL Foundation or COBIT (desirable for governance and service integration)

Experience

• 3 - 7+ years in project/program management with at least 2 years in a PMO leadership or managerial role.
• Proven track record of establishing or maturing PMOs in complex organizations.
• Strong experience in portfolio management, governance, and executive reporting.
• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Clarity PPM, Smartsheet, Power BI).

Key Skills

• People management skills.
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational change.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.