Location: Dubai
Contract type: Permanent
ID: 38677
Sector: Exhibitions
Salary: 15,000 - 18,000 AED
We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects and events. This role focuses on ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality execution while supporting teams and driving continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure smooth project delivery.
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
- Manage budgets, timelines, and operational processes.
- Develop best practices and improve efficiency across teams.
- Lead, mentor, and support operational staff.
- Monitor compliance and ensure high standards of service.
Requirements:
- 5-7 years of operational experience in exhibitions or conferences.
- Expertise in managing large-scale events, budgets, and logistics.
- Ability to assess floor plans; AutoCAD is a plus (training available).
- Basic Salesforce knowledge for procurement and supplier management.
- Strong project management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- IOSH Certification required.
- Proficiency in MS Office.