Staff Connect UAE
Event Operations Manager
Dubai, UAEPosted yesterday
- Salary
- AED 30k–50k a month· Michael Page
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Operations & Logistics
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Job Title: Events Operations Manager Job Location: Dubai Experience: 5–8 Years Job Purpose To manage and oversee end-to-end event operations, ensuring seamless planning, coordination, and execution of events within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities • Plan, coordinate, and execute events from inception to completion. • Manage event logistics, venue arrangements, production, setup, and dismantling. • Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, clients, and internal teams. • Manage event budgets, cost control, and resource allocation. • Lead and supervise on-ground event operations teams. • Ensure timely delivery and quality execution of all event requirements. • Handle operational challenges and implement contingency plans. • Ensure safety, compliance, and client satisfaction. Required Qualifications & Skills • Graduate in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field. • 5–8 years of relevant experience in event operations. • Strong vendor management, negotiation, and coordination skills. • Excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities. • Good budgeting and project management skills. • Ability to work under pressure and flexible hours, including weekends. • Willingness to travel as per event requirements. Key Performance Indicators • Successful and timely event execution. • Budget adherence and cost efficiency. • Client satisfaction. • Vendor and team performance. • Operational quality and efficiency.
Requirements
Graduate in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field. 5–8 years of relevant experience in event operations. Strong vendor management, negotiation, and coordination skills. Excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities. Good budgeting and project management skills. Ability to work under pressure and flexible hours, including weekends. Willingness to travel as per event requirements.
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and execute events from inception to completion. Manage event logistics, venue arrangements, production, setup, and dismantling. Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, clients, and internal teams. Manage event budgets, cost control, and resource allocation. Lead and supervise on-ground event operations teams. Ensure timely delivery and quality execution of all event requirements. Handle operational challenges and implement contingency plans. Ensure safety, compliance, and client satisfaction.
Skills
- Event management
- Vendor management
- Negotiation
- Budgeting
- Project management
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Coordination
- Venue management
- Operations
- Travel coordination
- Team supervision
- Client relationship management
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