Project Director Event Production
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About the Role
YOUR MISSION The Project Director is responsible for driving the successful delivery of projects while actively contributing to the creation and execution of the business plan f.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of event production projects ensuring quality, timeliness, and profitability
- Serve as senior client facing representative, ensuring trust and satisfaction
- Define and oversee project structures including scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment, and resource allocation
- Implement and refine standardized workflows and project management methodologies
Requirements
- Experience in event production project management
- Proven ability to lead and mentor project teams
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
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Your Mission
- The Project Director is responsible for driving the successful delivery of projects while actively contributing to the creation and execution of the business plan for future projects.
Leadership & Strategic Oversight
- Provide vision, direction, and leadership for project management team.
- Align with the Director of Event Production to deliver on the agreed business plan, targets, and growth strategy.
- Establish clear objectives, OKRs, and performance standards for the Event Production project portfolio.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other Project Directors to ensure alignment of strategies, processes, and delivery standards.
- Drive efficiency, best practices, and continuous improvement in project delivery.
- Mentor, motivate, and support project managers.
Project Execution & Delivery
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and profitability.
- Serve as the senior client facing representative, ensuring trust and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Define and oversee project structures, including scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment, and resource allocation.
- Ensure disciplined financial and operational management across projects.
- Guarantee compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
Standardisation & Best Practices
- Implement and refine standardised workflows for projects while aligning with global unit standards.
- Apply project management methodologies, documentation, and approval processes that reduce risk and increase efficiency.
- Contribute to structured knowledge sharing between all focus areas.
Client Liaison & Stakeholder Management
- Build, maintain, and grow strong relationships with existing clients.
- Work closely with Business Development to identify, approach, and secure new client relationships.
- Act as a senior representative to clients, ensuring clarity of scope, expectations, and outcomes.
- Capture client feedback and integrate it into project delivery and future business planning.
- Nurture partnerships with subcontractors, suppliers, and freelancers.
Financial & Commercial Oversight
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and margin protection across projects.
- Support the Director of Event Production in financial disciplines, risk management, and profitability strategies.
- Drive commercial success by balancing operational efficiency with exceptional client delivery.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay ahead of regional market trends, event production innovations, and project management best practices.
- Translate lessons learned into better processes and future planning.
- Collaborate across units, regions, and with other Project Directors to ensure creative, technical, and operational excellence.
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