Event Production Manager

Black Pearl

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: RP174-1093

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A new opportunity has come up with an event management company in Abu Dhabi. Our client is looking for an Event Production Manager who will be responsible for:

• Coordinate with the government including knowledge of current policies and procedures
• Oversee employees in the Production Department in performing their delegated tasks in achieving the organization’s goals, objectives, and programs
• Participate in the preparation of reports on the overall performance of the organization’s Productions
• Ensure availability of required resources to carry out all the tasks related to the Production Department
• Identify and recruit the required external experts, advisors, consultants, etc… needed to support the organization’s events production
• Implement all technical riders, ensuring all requirements are met and follow-up on quotes are within the allocated budgets in coordination with the Finance Department
• Implement the identification of venue, suppliers and advertising outlets/platforms to be utilized to show case the festival, local/international cultural events and sponsors/partners in coordination with Marketing Department
• Implement the identification of contingency/mitigating measures to be adopted for any potential risks (Security, HSE, etc…)
• Execute the organization’s Program Production expenses are in coordination with the Finance Department
• Review and confirm invoices received and ensure Department submission to the Finance Department for timely payment
• Direct and oversee pre-festival/event launch quality check ensuring all elements are in place prior to the launch
• Oversee the management of all program hospitality initiatives including receptions, dinners, and other special events
• Responsibility for VVIP and VIP guest services
• Manage all Royal Family requirements, ensuring all protocol procedures and policies are correctly adhered to and enforced, whilst maintaining confidentiality as required

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma for Event and/or Production Management or equivalent would be advantageous
• A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in event and/or production management within live entertainment, museum, or festival
• Should have UAE or GCC experience
• Strong command of the English language; knowledge in Arabic would be a plus
• Willing to work in Abu Dhabi
• Able to work for long period of hours (including weekend), as needed especially during event

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.

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Production Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 16,500

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