PMO Manager-Live Events & Festivals

PROVEN; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Proven is seeking a seasoned PMO Manager to oversee governance for large-scale live events and festivals in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on integrated master scheduling, programme registers, and disciplined change control to ensure successful delivery across multiple workstreams.

You will lead document control, risk & issue management, and reporting to executives while coordinating with cross-functional teams to drive programme integration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of PMO or programme management experience.
• Experience with at least 2 live event seasons.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee programme controls for large-scale live events and festivals.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor integrated master schedules for cross-workstream alignment.
• Establish and manage programme registers including risks, issues, actions, decisions and dependencies.
• Implement and maintain structured change control processes to assess and track programme changes.
• Oversee document control systems with version management and approvals.
• Monitor programme progress, identify deviations, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Prepare consolidated dashboards and progress reports for senior management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective programme integration.

Skills

Governance

Master scheduling

Change management

Document control

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Title: PMO Manager – Live Events & Festivals

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (14 Months)

About Proven

Proven supports equal opportunities for all candidates and is committed to empowering its people through continuous personal and professional development. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment built on mutual respect, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. With a strong track record in recruitment, managed services, and workforce solutions, we are proud to be long-term partners in shaping success for both our clients and our employees.

About the Client

Our client operates in Saudi Arabia's dynamic esports and entertainment industry, contributing to the delivery of large-scale events and festivals. The organization focuses on creating engaging visitor experiences through innovative event planning and operational excellence.

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced PMO Manager to oversee programme controls and governance for large-scale live events and festivals in Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidates will bring strong expertise in programme management, master scheduling, project registers, change management, and document control to ensure effective coordination, transparency, and successful delivery of complex event programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee functions and programme controls for large-scale live events and festivals.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor integrated master schedules to ensure alignment across project workstreams and delivery milestones.
• Establish and manage programme registers, including risks, issues, actions, decisions, and dependencies.
• Implement and maintain structured change control processes to assess, track, and communicate programme changes.
• Oversee document control systems, ensuring accurate version management, approvals, and accessibility of project documentation.
• Monitor programme progress, identify schedule deviations, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare consolidated programme dashboards, progress reports, and performance updates for senior management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to ensure effective programme integration.
• Support programme governance, reporting standards, and continuous improvement of PMO processes.

Requirements

Education / Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP or relevant project/programme management certifications are an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in PMO, programme management, or project controls, preferably within large-scale live events.
• Proven experience across at least 2 live event seasons or cycles.
• Demonstrated expertise in integrated master scheduling, programme registers, change control, and document management.
• Experience managing programme reporting, governance processes, and coordination across multiple project workstreams.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong programme governance, planning, and project control capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of master scheduling, change management, and document control processes.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage complex programmes, competing priorities, and tight event delivery deadlines.