Senior Events and Festival Operations Manager

At ShareFestival Cultural Events Foundation, we believe memorable cultural experiences are built through thoughtful planning, operational excellence, and community engagement.

We are seeking a **Senior Events and Festival Operations Manager (m/f/d)** to lead the strategic planning and execution of high-profile cultural programs, public festivals, and large-scale community events.

In this leadership role, you will oversee event logistics, vendor coordination, stakeholder communication, and operational delivery to ensure every experience meets exceptional standards.

You will guide a capable team while balancing creative vision with operational discipline to deliver impactful events that inspire audiences and partners alike.

Why Work With Us?

Our Doha office is positioned near the city’s cultural and business districts, creating a collaborative workplace connected to major venues, hospitality partners, and public engagement initiatives.

We value teamwork, operational efficiency, and an environment where leadership ideas are encouraged.

You will play a central role in shaping how large-scale festivals and public engagement programs are executed.

From vendor strategy to event readiness, your recommendations will directly influence operational success.

We work with modern event planning systems, performance reporting tools, and collaborative workflows that ensure projects are delivered efficiently and professionally across departments.

You will receive support for leadership development, industry conferences, professional certifications, and networking opportunities related to operations, event management, and stakeholder engagement.

Lead the planning, execution, and operational management of festivals, conferences, and community events while ensuring seamless coordination across logistics, staffing, and venue activities.

Develop operational timelines, contingency frameworks, vendor management plans, and event readiness procedures to ensure successful project delivery.

Provide direction and mentorship to operations staff, coordinators, and supporting teams.

Conduct performance reviews and establish best practices for operational excellence.

Manage relationships with venues, contractors, suppliers, and strategic partners while maintaining professional communication and service standards.

Monitor operational budgets, track expenses, evaluate event outcomes, and recommend improvements using reporting and performance metrics.

7+ years of experience in event operations, festival management, hospitality operations, or large-scale program delivery, including at least 2 years in a senior leadership or team management role.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, coordinate complex operational schedules, and manage multiple stakeholders in fast-paced environments.

Strong experience with event planning systems, scheduling, logistics coordination, vendor management, reporting tools, and budget oversight.

Professional English communication is required for stakeholder collaboration, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.

Arabic language skills are considered beneficial.

You are organized, solutions-oriented, and proactive.

You know how to balance operational precision with flexibility to deliver outstanding event experiences under changing conditions.

Pay: QAR20,000.00 - QAR30,000.00 per month