Event Manager
PROVEN · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment built on mutual respect, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. With a strong track record in recruitment, managed services, and workforce solutions, we continue to invest in our people and create opportunities for career growth within the organization.ABOUT THE CLIENTOur client operates in Saudi Arabia's dynamic esports and live entertainment industry, contributing to the delivery of large-scale events and festivals. The organization focuses on creating engaging visitor experiences through innovative event planning and operational excellence.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Event Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of large-scale event venues and live event environments. The role requires at least eight years of relevant experience and a proven track record of managing multiple live event seasons, with direct accountability for venue planning, build phases, and operational readiness.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead the end-to-end delivery of designated event venues or sites, from initial planning and development through build and operational readiness.Oversee all venue-related workstreams, ensuring effective coordination across multiple disciplines rather than focusing on a single functional area.Manage venue delivery teams and coordinate closely with landlords, building operators, contractors, suppliers, and relevant authorities.Develop and maintain detailed delivery programmes, project schedules, critical paths, milestones, and readiness plans.Personally prepare and maintain programme documentation, readiness reports, and supporting evidence to demonstrate venue preparedness.Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and delivery challenges, and implement corrective actions to maintain timelines and operational standards.Coordinate construction, fit-out, infrastructure, technical installations, and operational preparations to ensure venues are ready for event delivery.Ensure alignment between venue requirements, event operations, production, safety, security, and other relevant functions.Lead stakeholder meetings, track action items, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues affecting venue readiness.Oversee venue inspections, readiness reviews, and pre-opening activities to confirm that all essential requirements have been met.Support the successful delivery of live events by ensuring venues are prepared to operate at the required scale and standard.Apply lessons learned from previous event seasons to improve planning, coordination, and delivery efficiency.REQUIREMENTSEducation / QualificationBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Event Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field is preferred.ExperienceMinimum of 8 years of relevant experience in event management, venue delivery, or large-scale live event operations.Experience working across at least two live event seasons.Demonstrated personal responsibility for delivering a named venue or site end to end, including planning, build, and operational readiness, for an event of comparable scale.Proven experience overseeing multiple disciplines and workstreams across an entire venue, rather than managing only one specialist function.Previous experience leading venue teams and coordinating with landlords, building operators, and relevant authorities.Demonstrated ability to personally develop and manage delivery programmes, critical paths, and documented evidence of operational readiness.Experience delivering large-scale events, esports competitions, entertainment events, festivals, or similarly complex live environments is highly desirable.Skills & AttributesStrong project planning, programme management, and critical path management skills.Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities, with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.Strong understanding of venue development, build processes, operational readiness, and live event delivery.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with changing operational requirements.High level of accountability, initiative, and ownership throughout the venue delivery lifecycle.