Head of Project Management

Foreground.


Date: 8 hours ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time
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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