Tahaluf is Hiring: Project Manager – Activations in Riyadh

Anyone tracking Event Project Manager jobs in Riyadh should look at this opening from Tahaluf, the Saudi joint venture behind record-breaking events like LEAP, Cityscape, and Black Hat MEA. The company is hiring a Project Manager – Activations to help deliver its custom event projects from planning through post-event reporting.

Position Overview

The Project Manager – Activations will coordinate inter-departmental processes, manage stakeholders including VIPs, oversee custom event delivery alongside the Special Projects, Marketing, and Event teams, and track speaker logistics and post-event evaluation across Tahaluf's large-scale events. Candidates with esports, defence/aviation, or hackathon/CTF event experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management systems, procedures, and processes to keep inter-department timelines and deadlines on track.
• Conduct continuous risk assessments, including milestone alignment, resourcing, and contingency planning.
• Manage stakeholder interactions across internal teams and external partners, including VIPs and senior stakeholders.
• Manage custom event delivery with the Special Projects, Marketing, and Event Manager teams.
• Direct onsite staff and team members to ensure successful event delivery.
• Oversee non-department-tied deliverables such as badging and merchandise rollout.
• Manage collation of speakers' assets from confirmation through final delivery of content live at the event.
• Track post-event milestones, prepare final reports, and document lessons learned and recommendations for future events.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Significant experience in a Project Management role supporting mid-to-large scale trade exhibitions, conferences, sports events, or FMCG launches.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables at different stages of the project life cycle simultaneously.
• Exposure to evaluating and managing inter-departmental processes and milestones.
• Proficient in MS Office/Office 365, Smart Sheets, and Airtable.
• Fluent in both English and Arabic, spoken and written.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills with cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Job Details

Employment Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Location: Riyadh

Apply on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4446605662/