Event Project Manager

Opus; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus, a leader in live events, seeks an experienced Events Project Manager in Saudi Arabia to drive projects from planning through delivery. You will prepare timelines, budgets, and proposals, coordinating with clients and suppliers to ensure high-quality execution and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage teams and work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning, coordinating and delivering events and exhibitions.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with clients, suppliers and contractors.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage events projects from planning through execution and delivery.
• Prepare implementation plans, timelines, and monitor compliance with them.
• Develop budgets, monitor costs, and ensure execution quality.
• Prepare and present technical proposals for events in line with client requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers and contractors and follow up on their work.
• Lead field teams during events and address operational challenges.

Skills

Project management

Events management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Work under pressure

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage events projects from planning through execution and delivery.
• Prepare implementation plans, timelines, and monitor compliance with them.
• Develop budgets, monitor costs, and ensure execution quality.
• Prepare and present technical proposals for events in line with client requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers and contractors and follow up on their work.
• Lead field teams during events and address operational challenges.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in project management, especially events and exhibitions.
• Experience in preparing and presenting technical proposals for events.
• Leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage teams.
• Proficiency in negotiation, communication, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility in working hours