Senior Project Manager (Sports, Events & Activations)

About the Role

A globally recognized creative agency specializing in award-winning campaigns across sport, culture, entertainment, and lifestyle is expanding its presence in the Middle East. They seek a seasoned Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of high-impact experiential campaigns, live events, and brand activations based in Dubai, UAE. This role offers a unique chance to shape how audiences engage with brands through unforgettable experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of large-scale campaigns, events, and activations.
• Handle multiple projects at once, ensuring all are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Serve as the main contact for key clients and stakeholders throughout project phases.
• Collaborate closely with strategy, creative, and production teams to bring campaigns to fruition.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and allocation of resources.
• Identify risks and ensure high standards of project delivery.
• Contribute to pitch creation, presentations, and business development efforts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners, suppliers, and creative collaborators.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior project managers promoting best practices.
• Keep abreast of regional trends in sport, entertainment, fashion, technology, and lifestyle to maintain campaign relevance and impact.

Required Experience and Skills

• 6 to 10+ years’ experience in project management, live events, brand activations, or within creative agencies.
• Demonstrable success delivering complex, high-profile projects from start to finish.
• Strong client and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and ensuring project profitability.
• Experience supporting pitches, proposals, and business growth initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and mentoring newer staff.
• Passion for sport, culture, entertainment, and creating engaging brand experiences.
• Experience working on projects within the GCC or UAE markets is highly desirable.