Project Manager

Job description

Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on-demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue. It is a joint venture between the employer PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF). Tahaluf is bold, visionary, and determined to make an impact. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and a little fun, here teamwork rules and work feels as exciting as the events we create. Scaling at this pace also requires exceptional local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to work with a range of government and non-government organisations at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s B2B and B2C large-scale events scene. Be part of something BIG with Tahaluf’s series of record-breaking events: LEAP and Cityscape - the largest events in the world in their respective fields of tech and real estate; Black Hat MEA - a Guinness World Record holder for the largest CTF competition during the event; and CPHI Middle East - the largest pharma debut event in history, to name just a few. Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. Join our ambitious and highly committed team, unafraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. From day one, you’ll dive into large-scale projects under the guidance of a supportive leadership team that will encourage your personal development and open doors to new opportunities. As a Senior Project Manager working with Portfolio 2 delivery teams, you will be responsible for developing detailed project plans and timelines. You will be involved in breaking down the event into key phases (e.g., pre-event, event execution, and post-event), identifying major deliverables, and creating a project schedule. You will coordinate with all stakeholders, define the scope, set expectations, and establish deadlines for each milestone

Requirements

• You will have: experience or exposure in managing mid – large scale trade exhibitions, conferences, sports events or FMCG launches and events
• ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables at different stages of the project life cycle
• exposure to evaluating and managing Inter-departmental processes and milestones
• stakeholder interaction and management, both internal teams and external partners across all levels
• risk management and mitigation planning
• exposure to MS Office/Office 365 suite of software, Smart Sheets and Airtable
• demonstrated skills: ability to perform critical work involving judgement, accuracy and speed with minimal supervision
• computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Airtable and Smart Sheets
• able to prioritise work tasks, and deadlines, proficient in using scheduling tools
• proactive and self-motivated
• interpersonal and customer-facing skills
• cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Skills