About Departer – The German Headhunter:

As an internationally oriented German HR consultancy for the recruitment of multinational professionals, Departer possesses a long-standing expertise in the core markets of Germany, Greater China, the Middle East, and Australia. Through our regionally established offices in Dubai, Brisbane, and Hamburg, we are valued as a reliable recruitment partner by numerous companies.

Our client, a Dubai-based consultancy with German Management, is seeking a Head of Projects (m/f/d) to guide the company's international expansion. Working closely with the Chief Strategy Officer, the future position holder will lead global projects and business initiatives, and should have a track record in international project management.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:  

• Lead international expansion projects
• Develop project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource requirements, and ensure they are communicated to all stakeholders
• Lead project kick-off meetings to establish project objectives, scope, and expectations
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project charters, project plans, status reports, and change requests
• Manage project budgets and timelines
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring that risks are appropriately mitigated
• Facilitate project team meetings, ensuring that project progress is communicated and issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Coordinate with internal teams and management to ensure successful project delivery
• Provide regular project status updates to the management team
  
• Establish partnerships with key service providers to enhance customer experience 
• Align departmental strategies with the overall business strategy and share them with the team
• Execute strategies to address high-priority operational issues and drive results
• Monitor market developments, political environments, and legal changes to stay informed and identify strategic opportunities
• Reporting to Chief Strategy Officer

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experiences:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is required
• At least 8 years of work experience in a similar role in an international company
• Experience working in the Middle East is advantageous
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills are mandatory, German language skills are advantageous
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Strong cultural understanding and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Excellent client relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Strong people management skills with focus on work in intercultural teams
• Hands-on personality with the ability to multi-task and to deliver at a high-paced working environment

About Departer – The German Headhunter:

As an internationally oriented German HR consultancy for the recruitment of multinational professionals, Departer possesses a long-standing expertise in the core markets of Germany, Greater China, the Middle East, and Australia. Through our regionally established offices in Dubai, Brisbane, and Hamburg, we are valued as a reliable recruitment partner by numerous companies.

Our client is a fast-growing consultancy enlarging its regional scope. Lead by German management, the company thrives German values combined with the highest level of customer-service. The company is fast growing and offers space for growth and personal development. The role as Events Manager (m/f/d) involves developing, planning and managing events that are effective and financially efficient for the company's target audience. The ideal candidate should have project management skills and a good understanding of marketing and promotional strategies. Creativity and organizational skills as well as the capability of managing and minimizing potential risks associated with any event shall be key strengths of the future position holder.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:  

• Oversee and strategize all local and international event activities, ensuring the successful planning and overseeing the execution of all events
• Develop and implement event strategies that align with the company's objectives and goals
• Create and implement guidelines for event planning structure and best practices
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and sponsors
• Manage budgets and ensure events are delivered within agreed financial parameters
• Monitor and evaluate event performance, and implement changes as necessary
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and apply this knowledge to continuously improve event delivery
• Manage a calendar of events on a monthly, quarterly, yearly basis
• Develop and monitor KPIs for the events team
• Responsible for hiring or sourcing necessary personnel for each event
• Supervise all staff involved with each event and coordinate the operations of the events
• Liaise with venue operators to negotiate costs, source, negotiate and handle contracts with vendors and suppliers
• Approve all aspects prior to the event and communicate the event in an appealing way to the target audiences
• Lead promotional activities during the events
• Analyze the event's success and prepare reports post-event
• Report to the Director of Marketing

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experiences:

• Education in Hospitality Management, Events Management or related field
• Minimum of eight years' experience in the GCC's events industry, with a proven track record of delivering successful events for international companies
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Full proficiency in English is required
• Hands-on approach with excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver events within financial parameters
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, and ability to ensure compliance
• Ability to manage multiple projects and to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for events and a proven track record of success