Project Director.

Aspire Middle East is representing a leading events agency based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, known for delivering high-impact events with precision and creativity. We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the entire project life cycle, from pitch to post-event wrap-up.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex events, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver extraordinary experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Manage the full life cycle of a project, from initial pitch through to successful delivery and post-event analysis.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, partners, suppliers, licensing authorities, venues, and other stakeholders. Ensure clear and effective communication throughout the project.
• Meeting Participation: Attend and present in internal and external meetings to discuss project status, progress, and challenges.
• Project Planning: Create, update, and share project plans and status reports regularly. Ensure workflows and processes are optimized for smooth operations and delivery.
• Team Management: Assist in recruiting, onboarding, training, and managing the project team. Nurture talent and support team members to achieve their full potential.
• Operational Oversight: Develop and manage the operational plan, including build-up, public, and breakdown phases, ensuring high standards in the overall participant experience.
• Budget Management: Own and update the project budget regularly to reflect actual and forecasted costs and revenues, ensuring positive commercial performance.
• Post-Event Wrap-Up: Responsible for final budget reconciliation, post-event reporting, and debriefing to close the project.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10+ years of event management experience, specifically in delivering complex events.
• Proven success in strategic project direction including planning, resource allocation, negotiation, and reporting.
• Experience in events, with the ability to manage commercial aspects such as budgeting, P&L, and sponsorship.
• Comfortable managing event production, operations, and logistics with a deep understanding of marketing and sponsorship integration.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous experience working in the Middle East is essential.

We Are Aspire is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.