EVENTS PROJECT MANAGER &SENIOR EVENTS PROJECT MANAGER

Dubai - UAE

beforeyouapply

We’re hiring for a client in the events industry and we’re looking for two sharp, calm-under-pressure, take-charge event professionals to join their team.

One Event Project Manager
One Senior Event Project Manager

The company is based in Dubai, but the events run across the UAE, everything from music festivals and sporting events to food, fitness, and innovation-focused experiences.

These aren’t junior roles. You’ll be responsible for the entire event cycle. That means planning, vendor management, ticketing, on-site logistics, and post-event reporting. You’ll need to be fast, flexible, and focused, especially when things don’t go as planned. Which, if you’ve worked in events before, you know happens more often than not.

This is a hands-on job. It’s not a 9 to 5. Events happen at night, on weekends, on holiday and when they do, you need to be the kind of person who shows up ready to lead.

Before you apply, here’s what you need to know.

This client is serious about hiring the right people. So are we.

If you're just looking to submit 20 applications today and see what happens, this is not the role for you.

But if you’re ready to own big projects, bring real energy to a growing team, and be the kind of person others can rely on when pressure is high, keep reading.

TWO THINGS YOU MUST GET RIGHT BEFORE APPLYING

1. Your CV must be ATS readable
No photos. No fancy fonts. No Canva templates. If your CV isn’t machine-readable, it will not be seen by a human. This team uses an ATS, and they expect applicants to know how the process works especially if you’re applying for a senior role.

2. Your CV must show event experience
It’s not enough to write "managed events." Be specific. What kind of events? How many people? What vendors did you work with? What budgets did you handle? What tools or platforms did you use?

If your event experience is real, your CV should tell that story clearly. If you’ve just supported someone else on a few small events, that’s not going to be enough here.

Not sure if your CV is strong enough or ATS friendly?

Send us a message at hello@thrive-through-hr.com. We offer this as a service and can help you clean it up so your application actually gets seen.

To be clear, using our CV service won’t guarantee you get hired but it will make sure your CV doesn't get filtered out before a human ever looks at it.

Salary (AED)
Event Project Manager: 20.000 to 25.000
Senior Event Project Manager: 25.000 to 35.000

Location: Dubai

Type: Full-time

Work setup: Hybrid

We’re hiring now. And we’re hiring carefully. If this sounds like the kind of role you’ve been waiting for, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We’re working with an incredible client in the events industry. They’re based in Dubai, but their events take place across the UAE. Their portfolio is diverse and exciting. Think music festivals, sports events, health and fitness activations, food experiences, and innovation and tech expos. They’re involved in all of it.

Right now, they’re growing, and we’re helping them find 2 professionals to join the team.

Event Project Manager
Senior Event Project Manager

This is not a typical desk job. We’re looking for people who live for events. People who don’t mind early mornings, late nights, shifting timelines, and solving problems on the spot. People who know how rewarding it feels when everything comes together. In this role, you’ll be involved from the first idea to the final report. You’ll handle the concept, the planning, the execution, and the wrap-up. Start to finish.

You’d be joining a team that is young, collaborative, and driven. Most of them are in their twenties and thirties. We’re looking for someone who matches that kind of energy and mindset.

What you’ll be doing

Your day to day will depend on your level of experience, but here’s what the work includes:

‣ Managing the full event project cycle from start to finish
‣ Planning budgets, timelines, and milestones
‣ Coordinating with vendors, venues, and stakeholders
‣ Setting up and managing ticketing and registration systems
‣ Leading on-site setup and logistics
‣ Solving problems in real time when things don’t go as planned
‣ Collaborating with internal teams including marketing, tech, and communications
‣ Managing volunteers and freelance support
‣ Handling post-event reporting and feedback
‣ Making sure events meet brand, safety, and legal standards
‣ Organizing travel and accommodation for speakers and VIPs
‣ Coordinating AV and production
‣ Contributing creative ideas around the event format and engagement strategy

Who you are

‣ 5 years of experience in event project management for PM

‣ 8 years of experience for the Sr. PM
‣ Experience in the UAE is a plus but not required
‣ You speak and write English fluently at a C1 or C2 level
‣ Arabic is a plus
‣ You’ve worked on physical, hybrid, and virtual events
‣ You can manage multiple projects at once without losing focus
‣ You keep your cool when things get hectic
‣ You understand events don’t run on a nine to five schedule
‣ You work well with people from different backgrounds
‣ You take initiative and enjoy being part of a team that moves fast and thinks big

What we care about?

We don’t care where you come from, what passport you hold, what religion you follow, or what gender you identify with. We care that you bring passion, commitment, and a sense of ownership to your work.

Our client values inclusion, openness, and building a team that reflects a range of perspectives and experiences.

What’s in it for you?

Yes, the client is demanding, and they’re very aware of it. That’s why they’re offering a strong package for the right candidates who meet the brief.

Here’s what’s on the table:

Salary:

Event Project Manager: AED 20.000 to AED 25.000

Senior Event Project Manager: AED 25.000 to AED 35.000

Hybrid work setup: 3 days from home, 2 from the office (unless there’s an event week)

Car requirement: You’ll need your own vehicle, and they’ll cover fuel costs based on UAE law

Vacation: 23 working days of annual leave, with a possibility to extend to 30

Additional leave:

3 days of wedding leave
3 days of wellness leave (on top of your vacation days)
2 months of maternity leave at 70% pay, the same goes for paternity leave provided

Learning & development: AED 5,000 yearly learning budget

Laptop of your choice: Apple or Windows up to AED 4,500 (yours to keep after 4 years)

Work phone: Provided and fully paid for

Annual air tickets: Paid for your entire family, up to AED 20,000 total

It’s a generous package, because they want serious professionals, and they’re not cutting corners when it comes to taking care of their team.

How to apply

Send your ATS-friendly CV; LinkedIn URL and COVER LETTER (If you don´t attach all required your application will be automatically rejected)
hello@thrive-through-hr.com

Deadline: 15. 1. 2026

Keep it simple and clear. No photos. No fancy designs. Show your achievements in numbers and outcomes. We want to see what you’ve done, not just what you were responsible for.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you.