Freelance Project Manager Event & Exhibition (KSA) Electra Events & Exhibitions

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end execution of events, exhibitions, and corporate activations, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery.
• Coordinate closely with clients, suppliers, designers, venue operators, and contractors to ensure alignment on all project milestones.
• Prepare detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, maintaining strict control over timelines and deliverables.
• Oversee production and logistics workflows, ensuring build quality, safety, and adherence to venue and local regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and supervision during installation, event operations, and dismantling phases.
• Manage vendor negotiations, ensuring cost efficiency and service quality.
• Provide continuous client updates, handle revisions or change requests, and ensure client satisfaction at every stage.
• Compile post-event reports, including performance analysis, lessons learned, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 5 years of experience managing exhibitions, events, or brand activations within KSA or the GCC region.
• Strong understanding of event logistics, exhibition stand builds, and technical production processes.
• Solid knowledge of KSA regulations governing events, venues, and temporary installations.
• Exceptional project planning, multitasking, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• Comfortable working independently and leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced project environments.

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and problem-solving mindset
• Hands-on leadership with attention to detail and delivery excellence
• Proven ability to manage budgets, suppliers, and timelines effectively
• Agile and adaptable, capable of handling on-site challenges with composure
• Client-centric approach focused on service quality and results
• Willingness to travel and manage multiple concurrent projects