Join the team behind some of the Middle East’s most exciting live experiences. We're looking for a Senior Project Manager with serious event chops to take the lead on complex productions across lighting, rigging, audio, video, staging, and power.

What you'll be doing:

  • Leading large-scale, technically demanding projects

  • Develop Project timelines schedules and budgets

  • Managing diverse, multi-cultural in-house team members and freelancers

  • Collaborate with technical and creative teams to deliver unforgettable events

  • Bringing calm to the chaos – especially onsite

What we need from you:

  • Manage the entire budget and planning lifecycle of the project: from RFQ assessment to final proposal, and execution, working closely with the Head of Estimation.

  • Interpret and transform client briefs into reality.

  • Proven ability to manage budgets, track project costs and ensure profitability.

  • Manage Quotes, Sub Hires, Purchase Orders and Invoices

  • Understand the technical requirements and communicate with the technical teams

  • On-site management: oversee set up, rehearsal, live execution and de-rig

  • Responsible for liaising with all relevant stakeholders including clients, suppliers, operational team and crew.

  • Manage crew and freelancer costs working closely with the Crew Manager and Heads of Department.

  • Work closely with the Operations team and freight forwarders to ensure all equipment is scheduled in line with the production timeline and costs are aligned with the project

Skills & qualifications required:

  • Budget Management Experience is a must.

  • Strong understanding of AV, Lighting, Audio, Rigging, Video and Power.

  • Proficient in project planning and events planning tools such as: Vectorworks, AutoCAD.

  • Proven leadership, organizational and communication skills.

  • HSE: Ensure Health and safety is compliant at all times, ensure proper documentation: Risk Assessments are compliant with region standards and

  • safety regulations.

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

  • Experience using HireTrack NX is an advantage.

    Preferred Certifications: Optional but beneficial

  • IOSH/NEBOSH Certification

  • Project Management certification PMP, PRINCE 2

  • First Aid Certificate

  • 10+ years of project management in the event industry

Location:

  • Middle East Based, with some travel



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Senior Project Manager