Events Manager

We are looking for an Events ManagerJob Purpose:The Events Manager is responsible for organization and execution of events, ensuring they meet the objectives and deliver exceptional experiences. They support the management of all aspects of event logistics and resources, collaborate with teams and vendors, and ensure a successful event delivery while staying current with industry trends and continuously improving the event experiences for the brand.Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting in strategic planning when required to contribute to long-term growth and project success.
• Executing events in alignment with project requirements and objectives to ensure successful event delivery and audience satisfaction.
• Coordinating assigned event requirements and action items to ensure all preparations are completed according to the approved event plan and required timelines.
• Maintaining the master agenda and approved program information to ensure all relevant teams are working from accurate and updated event details.
• Coordinating changes to the event program with relevant stakeholders to ensure updates are communicated accurately and implemented consistently across event touchpoints.
• Following up on speaker biographies, photographs, session information, talking points and other approved materials before the event to ensure timely receipt and coordination with the Digital and IT teams for accurate website updates.
• Coordinating speaker and moderator briefing information with relevant internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and preparation.
• Maintaining accurate speaker and stakeholder information to support effective communication and event-day coordination.
• Coordinating with Editorial, Marketing, Social Media and Digital teams on approved pre-, during- and post-event content requirements to ensure consistent and timely event communication.
• Following up on event webpage information, agendas, speaker profiles, event descriptions and other approved communication materials to ensure information remains accurate and up to date.
• Coordinating approved event announcements, invitations, speaker communications and post-event communications with relevant teams to support audience engagement throughout the event lifecycle.
• Reviewing event information and communication materials for consistency against approved event details before sharing them with relevant stakeholders, without assuming ownership of editorial or creative approvals.
• Coordinating the attendee journey and key audience touchpoints with relevant internal teams to ensure the event experience reflects the approved objectives and audience expectations.
• Identifying opportunities to improve attendee engagement through session formats, audience interaction, networking activities and event-program elements to enhance the overall event experience.
• Coordinating approved audience engagement activities with relevant teams to ensure they are integrated effectively into the event program.
• Monitoring attendee feedback and engagement observations to identify areas for improvement in future events.
• Coordinating with Editorial, Business Development, Client Relations, Marketing, Social Media, Multimedia, Creative and Operations teams on assigned event requirements to ensure effective alignment across event workstreams.
• Following up on interdependent event requirements and escalating delays, missing information or conflicting requirements to the Project Director for timely resolution.
• Communicating approved event updates and changes to relevant stakeholders to maintain alignment throughout the event lifecycle.
• Supporting the Project Director in maintaining alignment between the event program, stakeholder requirements and approved event objectivesEducation & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field.
• PMP is a plus.Experience:
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in marketing, project management, communications (preferably in publishing and events).Knowledge & Skills:
• Excellent understanding of marketing, events, project management in the UAE and wider Middle East region.
• Strong communication skills and client management skills.
• Skilled in event management, sponsorships, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office, social media management, and PR/marketing analytics tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines