Project Manager - Dubai Business Forum

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of the Dubai Business Forum, other events, and its associated activities. This role demands strong project management skills, prior experience in delivering high-profile business events, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders. Exceptional administrative, organizational, and communication abilities are essential, along with experience engaging with international delegates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Accountabilities:

Execution of Dubai Business Forum

• Oversee and drive key elements of the event delivery, including pre-event roadshows
• Support the outreach efforts to the invited Dubai delegates
• Coordination of strategic meetings pre-and during the event including associated administrative requirements
• Handle all administrative project tasks including email and phone communications.
• Clean and format data for various project needs.
• Conduct ad hoc research and data collection as needed.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, International Relations, or Business Administration or a relevant field from a recognized university

Minimum Experience and Skills

• 5-8 years of experience in events management, within a similar industry.
• Strong communication skills and business etiquette
• Excellent interpersonal skills ▪ Cultural awareness
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word (Mail Merge), and PPT.
• Business Travel is a requirement
• ▪ Excellent communication skills, especially in a multicultural and international context.

Competencies

• Events Management
• Diplomatic & International Business Protocol
• Communication Skills ▪ Local / International Business & Trade Acumen
• Business & Trade Promotions Management
• International Relations Management