Event Project Director (f/m/d)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Working at EGG isn?t just a job. It?s about making compelling and inspiring experiences for our clients and their audiences. We work hard to create the magic. But we know how to have fun too. And it beats being just another cog in a faceless machine. Bring your authentic self At EGG we care about each other as much as we care about our customers and our business. We celebrate uniqueness and are proud of the glorious human mosaic that is EGG. And we?re always on the lookout for fresh talent and friendly faces to enrich and expand our team. Which brings us to you. You?re passionate about events and get a thrill out of exceeding clients? expectations. Details are important and you are laser-focused on deadlines. A hardcore multitasker, you get a kick out of juggling multiple projects at the same time. But you?re also a people-person, a versatile team player who is capable of making your colleagues LOL.
What you?ll be doing
  • Lead all aspects of multiple, large projects from initial briefing to successful delivery and closing, including logistics and project content
  • Manage all teams assigned to an event and ensure adherence to the client?s operational standards, tools and processes
  • Be the main point of contact for our clients during the implementation phase
  • Monitor timelines and event budgets
  • Develop, mentor and coach other team members
Must haves (We really mean it. Candidates who do not meet the following criteria will not be considered.)
  • Minimum 10+ years of event project management experience
  • Able to drive complex Projects both on RFP and Production phases
  • Strong leadership and creative problem-solving skills
  • Budget creation, management, and consolidation experience
  • Excellent Excel and Powerpoint skills
  • Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English (No scrambled oeufs at EGG, svp.)
Nice to haves
  • Background in marketing, communications or media
  • Fluency in other languages (in addition to Arabic and English)
  • Agency experience
What we bring to the table
  • A dynamic and inclusive company culture where we work really hard to have the right people doing the right job. (We?ve been known to swap or create jobs in the past to make sure everyone is in their career sweet spot.)
  • Flexible working hours and structure (fully remote in some locations, hybrid in others)
  • Salary based on experience + performance-based annual variable pay bonus
  • Creative and brilliant colleagues
  • Attractive career opportunities, including international assignments
  • An annual get-together in some of the fanciest locations on the planet. We?ve been to Paris, New York and we? ve just come back from Dubai. Any ideas for 2024?
The perks
  • Home office / tech stipend
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Pet-friendly offices (depending on location)
  • Free coffee in all offices
  • Workation
The hiring process
  • Online application (You?ve swiped right.)
  • First intro phone/video call (We?ve swiped right, now let?s find out if we have chemistry!)
  • First round interview (We like you. Now it?s time to get to know you better)
  • Second round interview (Hey, we like you a lot. Wanna meet the family?)
  • Offer (We?re in love. We hope you are too)
The most important bit At Egg, everyone?s ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. We?re constantly striving to do better and be better: we give each other feedback regularly, not just top-down from leadership, but bottom-up and sideways too! Accountability is key: it?s okay to make mistakes as long as we own and learn from them. People who thrive at Egg have a deep curiosity to keep improving, learning and coaching others. Our nest is made up of people from all walks of life and from different social and cultural backgrounds. We believe equity and inclusivity lead to better work and a better world. That?s why, when we?re hiring new people we don?t talk about ?culture fit?, but ?culture add?. We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, BIPOC, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, and people with visible and non-visible disabilities.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1546170
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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