Head of Project Management

Our client is a marketing communication group with regional and local expertise in all aspects of Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Social Media, and Public Speaking.

They are seeking a Head of Project Management to join their dynamic team in Riyadh and spearhead the project management initiative for their Events Management business.

Main Responsibilities:

1- Event Oversight & Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of event strategies, from concept ideation to final evaluation.
• Oversee all stages of event planning, ensuring adherence to high standards and alignment with company objectives.
• Develop creative and innovative event concepts tailored to meet diverse client needs.

2- Project & Team Management

• Directly manage a team of project managers, providing guidance, setting objectives, and conducting regular performance evaluations.
• Create clear timelines, milestones, and objectives for each event, ensuring teams meet all deadlines and deliverables.
• Foster a collaborative environment by conducting kick-off and regular sync meetings with project managers and cross-functional teams.

3- Vendor & Stakeholder Relations

• Oversee the vendor selection process, negotiating contracts, and building relationships to secure high-quality partnerships.
• Serve as the main point of contact for escalation, quickly addressing and resolving critical issues to ensure smooth event execution.
• Provide regular updates to the Managing Director, including progress reports, budget tracking, and post-event summaries.

4- Cross-Department Coordination

• Facilitate coordination among internal departments (e.g., marketing, creative, logistics) to align teams on event goals.
• Support project managers in securing resources and removing obstacles, ensuring teams can execute projects effectively.
• Act as the liaison between project teams and senior management, presenting key project updates and resolving high-level concerns.

5- Client & Competitive Engagement

• Play an active role in client-facing pitches, tenders, and competitive proposals, showcasing the company's event capabilities.
• Build and maintain client relationships to understand their evolving needs and provide tailored event solutions.

6- Post-Event Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead post-event debriefs, analyzing performance metrics and client feedback to improve future event planning processes.
• Implement lessons learned into best practices and ensure consistent application across all event projects.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in any related field.
  
• 10+ Years of experience in events management industry.
• Proven experience in spearheading project management initiatives for events.
• Must be an Arabic Speaker, with Fluency in English.

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