Event Operations Lead

Shine Event Staffing; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine Event Staffing in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Operations Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute client events from confirmation to completion. You will lead staffing, timelines, and on-site logistics while upholding Shine's standards of operational excellence and exceptional client service.

You will collaborate with Business Development, Recruitment, Operations, and Event Supervisors to manage multiple events, monitor risk, and make real-time decisions to deliver flawless experiences.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of project management, event operations, hospitality, or staffing experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Previous experience working with large teams in fast-paced environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of assigned events from project kickoff through post-event completion.
• Develop project timelines, staffing plans, and execution schedules.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure all event requirements are fulfilled.
• Monitor project milestones and proactively address operational risks.
• Ensure every event is delivered on time, within scope, and according to client expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients during project execution.
• Conduct project briefings and planning meetings with clients.
• Communicate event updates, staffing confirmations, and operational changes.
• Resolve client concerns promptly while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Recruitment team to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Review staff allocations based on event requirements and client expectations.
• Coordinate with Event Supervisors to ensure successful on-site execution.
• Monitor attendance, shift coverage, replacements, and operational performance.
• Oversee event readiness before deployment.
• Ensure supervisors receive complete event briefings and documentation.
• Monitor live event operations and provide support when unexpected issues arise.
• Make real-time operational decisions to ensure successful event delivery.
• Business Development for project handovers.
• Recruitment for staffing fulfillment.
• HR for compliance and documentation.
• Finance regarding project budgets and payrolls.
• Marketing when required for branded activations.
• Prepare post-event reports summarizing performance, staffing outcomes, client feedback, and lessons learned.
• Track project KPIs including staffing fulfillment, attendance, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance event delivery and internal workflows.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Budget planning

Risk assessment

Arabic & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Bachelor's degree in Event Management

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality

Job description

Shine Event Staffing in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Operations Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute client events from confirmation to completion. You will lead staffing, timelines, and on-site logistics while upholding Shine's standards of operational excellence and exceptional client service.

You will collaborate with Business Development, Recruitment, Operations, and Event Supervisors to manage multiple events, monitor risk, and make real-time decisions to deliver flawless experiences.