PwC Academy – Events Management Associate – Riyadh

PwC Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Customer Experience Specialist to enhance its presence by leading event planning and execution. The role involves managing logistics for various client and partner engagements, ensuring brand consistency, and building relationships with key stakeholders. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong event planning skills, and fluency in both English and Arabic. This position promotes the Academy's mission to create impactful learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, event management, or related field.
• Preferred certification in event management or project management.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute PwC Academy’s annual calendar of events in KSA.
• Manage end-to-end logistics for in-person and hybrid events.
• Build and maintain relationships with key vendors and stakeholders.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Fluent in English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Event Management

Certification in Event Management or Project Management (preferred)

Tools

Webex

MS Teams

Salesforce

Job description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

PwC Academy is the talent and skills development business of PwC Middle East. We build capabilities-at-scale so governments and organisations can accelerate the region’s transformation agenda through a future-fit workforce.

We are a tech-forward, people-powered community of educators, bringing together the strength of the global PwC network, our deep-rooted regional insights, and our expert L&D resources and strategic alliances, to deliver upskilling solutions that create sustained impact. At PwC Academy, we shape the future of learning – driving transformation through talent. Find out more and tell us how we can support your upskilling journey by visiting us at https://www.pwcacademy-me.com/

Role Title

Customer Experience Specialist KSA – Associate

Role Introduction

Customer Experience plays a key role in driving PwC Academy’s presence and impact across Saudi Arabia by leading the planning and execution of client, partner, and learner events and other customer engagements. This role supports the Academy’s mission to build a future-fit workforce by creating engaging, high-quality experiences that strengthen client relationships, showcase PwC thought leadership, and elevate the Academy brand in the Kingdom.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Plan and execute PwC Academy’s annual calendar of events in KSA – including client activations, product launches, graduations, and thought‑leadership sessions.

• Collaborate with business development, project management and delivery teams to ensure consistent messaging, seamless delivery, and measurable business impact.

• Manage end-to-end logistics for in-person and hybrid events, including events clearances, venue sourcing, vendor management, budgeting, and on‑site coordination.

• Oversee creative production – from event design, branding, and materials to digital assets and post‑event reporting.

• Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints, maintaining PwC standards in client experience and visual identity.

• Track event performance metrics and gather feedback to continuously improve effectiveness and ROI.

• Partner with regional teams to align KSA events with broader Academy and firmwide campaigns.

• Build and maintain relationships with key vendors, venues, and stakeholders to support operational excellence and innovation in event delivery.

• Build partnerships with KSA universities and professional bodies to align on business objectives.

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
• Certification in Event Management or Project Management (preferred).

Travel Requirement

Infrequent travel to UAE/ Qatar

Required Skills

• Strong event planning and project management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Proven experience delivering corporate or client‑facing events, ideally in a professional service or B2B environment.
• Creative problem solver with strong attention to detail and brand awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Preferred skills

• Basic photography/videography skills.

Optional Skills

• Experience in virtual/hybrid event platforms (Webex, MS Teams).
• Familiarity with CRM or marketing automation tools (eg: Salesforce).

Tagged as: Advisory - Other, Associate, Consulting