Project Manager

About the Company

Eventum Middle East is a prominent company in the Middle East specializing in managing events and exhibitions, headquartered in Dubai with branches in Riyadh and Egypt, operating across the GCC region. It delivers live experiences, event management, employee engagement, and social impact initiatives to connect brands with their target audiences. By crafting engaging storytelling and purpose-led activities, Eventum transforms brand values into impactful real-world interactions, striving to convert moments into movements that captivate audiences and generate business outcomes. Team members contribute to meaningful projects that fuse strategic planning with immersive brand experiences.

Role Overview

This full-time position based in Riyadh demands a dedicated on-site Project Manager who will lead the comprehensive planning and implementation of events, exhibitions, activations, and engagement programs. Key duties involve defining project scope, timelines, budgets, coordinating internal teams and external partners, and ensuring deliverables meet the highest quality standards and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute event and exhibition projects from start to finish.
• Manage project logistics, monitor progress, and identify risks, implementing corrective actions as needed to maintain timelines.
• Prepare detailed status reports and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure seamless event delivery and alignment with company goals.
• Supervise on-site event activities to ensure smooth operations and promptly resolve unforeseen challenges.
• Promote health and safety compliance throughout all events.
• Conduct post-event reviews to evaluate success and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate timely delivery of materials and services by collaborating with suppliers and acting as an expeditor.

Requirements

• Strong skills in project management including scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to lead and inspire a cross-functional team comprising designers, suppliers, and technicians.
• Experience collaborating with marketing, sales, and procurement teams to ensure project alignment with client objectives.
• Proactive in anticipating obstacles and crafting contingency plans.
• Competency in reading technical drawings and managing project processes and timelines.
• Knowledge of inspection procedures ensuring quality and compliance standards are met.
• Proficiency in logistics management organizing resources, transportation, and site operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Events Management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, preferably in events, experiential marketing, or brand activations.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving capabilities, with resilience under pressure and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; fluency in English required and Arabic language skills considered advantageous.
• Willingness to work flexible, extended hours on-site at events and activations as required.