Event Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for a seasoned event project leader to oversee the end-to-end delivery of exhibitions, conferences, forums, and other large-scale gatherings. This role covers planning, stakeholder coordination, vendor management, logistics, budgeting, and on-site event operations, with the goal of delivering events smoothly and creating a strong experience for attendees.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of exhibitions, conferences, and events from early planning through final wrap-up.
• Create detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and allocation plans for people and resources.
• Liaise with clients, sponsors, exhibitors, suppliers, and internal teams to keep execution aligned.
• Oversee venue planning, registration flow, logistics, and day-to-day operational tasks.
• Track progress closely and make sure delivery stays within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Manage event setup, live execution, and post-event review activities.
• Spot potential risks early and put practical mitigation measures in place.
• Draft project reports, progress summaries, and presentation materials for leadership.
• Maintain adherence to event guidelines, internal policies, and quality standards.
• Build and manage relationships with vendors and contractors to support seamless delivery.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Event Management, Marketing, or a similar discipline is required.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in exhibition and event management.
• Background in delivering large exhibitions, conferences, or public events is essential.
• Strong ability to manage stakeholders and communicate effectively with different groups.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable handling several projects at the same time.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.

Additional Information

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time, on-site role.