Events Manager
Talent Blueprint FZ LLC · Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Apply & track with Apply EdgeRole SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Event Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of events and visitor experiences for a major destination development in Riyadh.The successful candidate will be responsible for managing events from concept and planning through to execution, ensuring that all operational, logistical, production, stakeholder, and guest experience requirements are delivered to a high standard.This role requires a hands-on event professional who is highly organised, commercially aware, and comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and event workstreams in a fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end planning and delivery of events and activations.Develop event plans, timelines, schedules, budgets, and operational requirements.Coordinate with internal teams, clients, stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and event partners.Manage event logistics including venues, layouts, infrastructure, equipment, staffing, catering, transportation, and guest services.Coordinate event production requirements including AV, lighting, staging, branding, décor, and temporary structures where required.Manage suppliers and contractors, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to agreed standards.Oversee event setup, rehearsals, live operations, and breakdown.Conduct regular site visits and coordinate onsite activities during the event lifecycle.Ensure events comply with relevant health, safety, security, licensing, and operational requirements.Manage event budgets, purchase orders, supplier costs, and expenditure tracking.Develop and maintain detailed event documentation, schedules, run sheets, risk assessments, and contingency plans.Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation and contingency measures.Lead onsite teams and coordinate staff, crew, volunteers, and service providers as required.Monitor event performance and guest experience, addressing issues quickly and effectively.Prepare post-event reports, evaluations, and recommendations for future events.Support the development of new event concepts, formats, and visitor experiences.Required SkillsStrong knowledge of event operations, production, logistics, and supplier management.Experience managing multiple suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders simultaneously.Strong project management and organizational skills.Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables effectively.Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event/project management tools.Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.Key CompetenciesEvent Planning & DeliveryProject ManagementExperience RequirementKey CompetenciesEvent Planning & DeliveryProject Management5+ years of experience in event management, preferably within large-scale events, destination experiences, hospitality, entertainment, exhibitions, cultural projects, or major public events.Proven experience managing events from planning through to onsite delivery.Preferred Experience in one or more of the following would be highly advantageous:Large-scale public events and festivalsDestination or tourism projectsCultural or entertainment eventsVisitor attractions and experiencesGovernment or semi-government projectsInternational sporting eventsExhibitions and conferencesVIP and protocol eventsExperiential activations and brand eventsLocation / Work ModeRiyadh, Saudi Arabia.