Senior Event Manager

Overview

Senior Event Manager Jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Technology Innovation Institute

Title: Senior Event Manager

Company: Technology Innovation Institute

Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Overview:

TII is seeking an accomplished Senior Manager – Events and Partnerships to join its dynamic and fast-paced team. The successful candidate will lead the planning, organization and delivery of a diverse portfolio of events and activations designed to strengthen brand awareness, engage key partners and stakeholders, and support strategic business objectives. The role spans large-scale hosted events, exhibitions, sponsorship activations, internal events and participation arrangements, requiring the ability to move seamlessly from strategic planning to hands-on operational delivery. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple high-profile events simultaneously. The role also involves directing and managing event agencies in the UAE and internationally, ensuring consistent quality, effective delivery and alignment with TII’s objectives. The role also has responsibility of 2 line-management direct reports within the department. International travel will be required, including the flexibility to support short-notice commitments as needed as this is a highly demanding role

Functional Activities:

Lead Events Management

• Support event evaluation, as well as planning and execution of a variety of events, including conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, product launches, and corporate events – both locally and internationally.
• Support ideation of event concepts, themes, and objectives in alignment with TII's brand positioning and business goals.
• Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of events, including venue selection, vendor management, logistics, speaker arrangements, badge facilitation and on-site event coordination.
• Oversee all event sponsorships, including oversight of all benefits to full utility.
• Ensure event execution is of high quality across exhibitions and other set-ups that position our brand.
• Budgeting responsibilities.

On-site Event Execution Management

• Support on-site event logistics, including setup, signage, registration, audiovisual requirements, and event flow.
• Coordinate and manage event staff, volunteers, and third-party service providers to ensure smooth event operations.

Marketing Content and Promotions

• Work with the branding and marketing teams to direct engaging event content and collateral, including invitations, promotional materials, signage, and presentations/ digital on-screen content.
• Coordinate with the communications and social media teams to utilize various communication channels, such as media interviews, social media channels, email marketing, and advertising, to reach target audiences and maximize event exposure.

Post-Event Evaluation and Analysis

• Support post-event evaluations to measure event success, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze event data and metrics, such as attendance, participant feedback, ROI, and sponsorship performance, to generate insights and inform future event strategies.

Other

• Your remit will include support across shared services for events and activations.
• Support internal events and participate in any group-wide campaigns set by the Marketing & Communications team.

Knowledge and experience

• Proven experience in Events or a similar role, with a track record of successful event planning and execution both locally and internationally for a large government-based organization.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid organizational and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to oversee events as needed. International travel and short notice commitment will also be required in this demanding role.
• A passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in event management.

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in event management, marketing, communications, or a related field.