General manager of Events

3i; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management firm in Riyadh is seeking a General Manager of Events. This role is pivotal in leading strategic planning, execution of corporate and public events, and managing large-scale projects. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in event management, including 5 years in a senior leadership position. Proven success in managing high-budget governmental events and strong financial acumen are essential for this position. The role involves ensuring alignment with organizational standards and managing stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in event management, 5 of which are in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale events.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management.
• Experience in managing high budget governmental events.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in the planning andexecution ofevents and marketing campaigns on a national scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of corporate and public events.
• Oversee alignment with the organization’s brand and objectives.
• Manage vendor and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure operational efficiency, creativity, and measurable impact of all events.
• Align events with the organization’s brand, objectives, and standards of excellence.

Skills

Event Management

Leadership

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Project management

Marketing campaigns

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management or related field

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Related field

Job description

Impact Sustainability Holding Company - 3i | Full time

General manager of Events

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 10/06/2025

General Manager of Events is responsible for leading the strategic planning, development, and execution of the client's corporate and public events, as well as marketing campaigns. This role oversees the end-to-end event lifecycle—from concept to delivery—ensuring alignment with the organization’s brand, objectives, and standards of excellence. The position provides leadership to the events team, manages vendor and stakeholder relationships, and ensures operational efficiency, creativity, and measurable impact of all events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in event management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, high-profile events.

Experience in managing high budget governmental events.

Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management.

Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Experience in the planning andexecution ofevents and marketing campaigns on a national scale.