Senior Events Project Manager

Omq Event Management; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee end-to-end event projects. You will be responsible for managing projects from initiation to delivery, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with client expectations. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of project management experience in the events industry, possesses strong leadership skills, and is fluent in Arabic with strong English proficiency. This role is crucial for ensuring quality and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in project management within events or production.
• Proven experience managing large-scale complex projects.
• Fluency in Arabic and strong English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage event projects from initiation to final delivery.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure accountability.
• Prepare and present project status reports and performance insights.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Risk management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

About The Role

At OMQ, the Senior Project Manager plays a critical leadership role in managing end-to-end event projects, ensuring seamless execution, high-quality delivery, and full alignment with client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage event projects from initiation to final delivery.
• Review and validate project scope, requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and execution roadmaps.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (Creative, Production, Logistics, Technical, etc.).
• Assign tasks, define responsibilities, and ensure accountability across all project teams.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, and budgets, ensuring alignment with approved plans.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies early, and proactively implement mitigation plans.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders and clients regarding project execution.
• Oversee on-site implementation and ensure adherence to timelines, quality, and safety standards.
• Manage urgent changes, last-minute requests, and unexpected challenges with minimal disruption.
• Ensure proper site readiness, handover, and post-event closure activities.
• Prepare and present project status reports, lessons learned, and performance insights to management.
• Document project execution processes and outcomes for future reference and improvement.
• Coach, guide, and support Project Managers and Project Coordinators when applicable.
• Drive continuous improvement by recommending enhancements to project management processes, tools, and workflows.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in project management, preferably within the events, exhibitions, or production industry.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex, and multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end project lifecycle, risk management, and resource planning.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• High proficiency in project management tools and operational systems.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Language: Fluency in Arabic with strong English proficiency.