Takamol
Event Management Senior Specialist
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 26/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
12/03/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
26/04/2026
Job description
The Event Management Senior Specialist in Riyadh is responsible for leading and executing high-impact events, conferences, exhibitions, and activations. The role requires developing event strategies aligned with KPIs, managing multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating vendors, and ensuring budgets and contracts are properly administered. This position acts as a key liaison across finance, legal, and operational teams to deliver seamless and high-quality event experiences while adhering to organizational standards and stakeholder expectations.
Required skills
Event strategy development
Project management for large-scale events
Vendor management and coordination
Budget management and financial oversight
Contract negotiation and liaison with legal teams
RFP development and scope definition
Multi-tasking across multiple projects
Time management
Team collaboration
Communication and presentation skills
Arabic and English language proficiency
Empathy and emotional intelligence
Reporting and analysis
Key responsibilities
- Develop event strategies based on clear outcomes and KPIs, demonstrating previous project experience and measurable results.
- Lead project management of large-scale events, including conferences, exhibitions, and activations, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
- Support preparation and development of RFPs to define project scopes and requirements.
- Manage multiple vendors and contractors across different projects, maintaining accountability for service quality and deadlines.
- Oversee budgets for multiple activations, monitoring expenditures and ensuring alignment with organizational financial policies.
- Collaborate with finance and legal teams for contracts, agreements, and payments upon project completion.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Prepare event reports, post-event analysis, and insights for continuous improvement.
- Perform any additional duties as required by the direct manager to support event success.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in event management, project management, or related fields.
- Proven experience managing large-scale projects or events with measurable outcomes.
- Strong project management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple vendors and stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent budget management and financial oversight capabilities.
- Proficiency in contract negotiation and liaising with legal and finance teams.
- Excellent command of Arabic and English, both written and verbal.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, communication, and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and make strategic recommendations.
- Team-oriented with strong collaboration and leadership abilities.