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Head of Project Management

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in Saudi Arabia
Posted on December 25, 2024

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Job Description: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:Event Oversight & StrategyLead 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.Project & Team ManagementDirectly 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.Vendor & Stakeholder RelationsOversee 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.Cross-Department CoordinationFacilitate 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.Client & Competitive EngagementPlay 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.Post-Event Evaluation & Continuous ImprovementLead 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.Required Skills:Project ManagementManagement

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