Events Project Director (Freelance & not an IT role)

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Project Director to join our team in Riyadh moving for 6 months for a cultural project. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a dynamic role in a high-profile cultural event. As a client-facing expert in project delivery at the senior level, you will own the planning and execution of all the project-related aspects across the project, with full responsibility for quality, commercial alignment and client satisfaction. You will thrive in a fast-paced and pressured environment, with strong multitasking abilities, capable of managing a large team of skilled staff and excellent stakeholder management.

Your thorough understanding of project management processes will ensure the efficient delivery of all required work and deliverables on time, to budget and at the highest quality. Your excellent communication skills will keep our client and internal stakeholders informed and engaged, building excellent relationships and ensuring concluded results aligned with the approved project plan & timeline.

In addition, you will have a strong and informed understanding of the cultural nuances of working at a senior level in Saudi Arabia and represent Imagination accordingly.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be the primary point of contact for the client, embedded in the client office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Lead and motivate all project streams and team members on fulfilling assigned deliverables and provide required support to team members to deliver on all project deliverables
• To assure quality on-time and on-budget delivery of the project
• To liaise closely with the client, their stakeholders and senior Ministry personnel ensuring full engagement throughout the project
• To ensure detailed project schedules and all other required documentation is produced, managed and monitored throughout the project lifecycle
• To be hands-on and manage all aspects of the project at all phases
• Become familiar with and use the project management Airtable system
• Monitor budgets, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Report to Head of Concierge Team