Event Project Manager

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Event Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale live events — concerts, festivals, exhibitions and theatrical productions — across Qatar. You'll own each project from concept through to post-event reporting, working closely with marketing, ticketing, production and technical teams, sponsors, venues and government stakeholders to deliver world-class events on time, on budget and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead full project lifecycle: planning, budgeting, procurement, scheduling and on-site delivery

Manage event timelines, run sheets and post-event reporting

Coordinate marketing, creative approvals and ticketing partners (pricing, seating, sales tracking)

Act as primary point of contact for clients, sponsors, venues and government stakeholders

Own budgets: cost reporting, reconciliation, vendor quotations and PO management

Support production/technical teams on stage design, branding, activations, sound, lighting, rigging and video

Oversee venue setup, F&B operations and guest experience on event days

Ensure all permits, licences, insurance and H&S/risk plans are in place and compliant with local regulations

About You

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business Administration or related field

5–7+ years experience delivering large-scale events (concerts, festivals, exhibitions, sports or theatrical/live entertainment) within the GCC

Strong stakeholder management, budgeting and vendor management skills

Knowledge of ticketing platforms and campaign analytics is a plus

Fluent English; Arabic an advantage

Flexible to work evenings/weekends during event periods and travel as required

Must hold (or be able to readily obtain) a valid Qatar work visa/QID, own vehicle and driver's licence

What's On Offer

Monthly salary: QAR 33,000, depending on experience

Daily per diem when working on-site or travelling for events

Ground transportation provided during on-site event operations

In-lieu rest days in line with Qatar labour law, including additional rest after major event periods

Location: Doha, Qatar

Start: ASAP

Contract: Immediate hire through February 2027, with strong potential to extend into a longer-term contract for further 2027 productions