Senior Project Manager

Creative Technology Middle East Dubai, UAE BIG PRODUCTIONS. BIGGER RESPONSIBILITIES. EXCEPTIONAL DELIVERY. Behind every great show, there s a team that makes it happen. And behind every complex production, there s an experienced leader who knows how to bring people, technology, commercial decisions and planning together to deliver something exceptional. At Creative Technology Middle East (CTME), we re looking for a Senior Project Manager who thrives on responsibility, understands the demands of high-value live productions and knows what it takes to deliver when expectations are high. This isn t simply about managing projects. It s about leading complex productions, building lasting client relationships and ensuring every project delivers technically, operationally and commercially. You ll take strategic oversight of multiple projects or large-scale productions, working alongside our technical specialists, commercial teams, suppliers and clients to ensure exceptional standards from initial planning through to final delivery. You ll also play an important role in developing our Project Management team, sharing your expertise and helping us continually improve how we deliver. Your mission Lead with confidence, deliver with precision and ensure every production meets the highest standards of quality, safety, client satisfaction and commercial performance. If you re an experienced Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership, leading people and finding solutions when the pressure is on, we d love to hear from you. WHY CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY? Because we re not in the business of doing ordinary. We re part of a global network of creative technology specialists delivering cutting-edge audio-visual solutions across the live events industry. From large-scale productions to technically challenging projects, our success depends on talented people who combine technical expertise, commercial understanding and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional results. Your experience will make a difference. You ll play a key role in shaping how complex projects are planned, managed and delivered, with responsibility for technical execution, client satisfaction and commercial outcomes. Global scale. Local impact. Be part of a market-leading specialist AV business connected across the Middle East, USA, Europe and Asia, while making a meaningful contribution to our regional project delivery. Lead beyond your own projects. This is an opportunity to share your knowledge, mentor Project Managers and contribute to raising standards across the wider Projects team. Be part of a team that delivers. Work alongside experienced technical specialists, engineers, Account Managers and operational teams who understand what it takes to bring extraordinary live experiences to life. WHAT S IN IT FOR YOU? Real ownership. Take responsibility for complex, high-value productions and multiple projects, with the authority to influence technical, operational and commercial decisions. Projects worth talking about. Be involved in large-scale and technically challenging live productions that demand experience, creativity, precision and strong leadership. The opportunity to lead and develop others. Mentor Project Managers, share your knowledge and help build a stronger, more capable project delivery team. A voice in commercial decisions. Work closely with Account Managers and commercial teams to manage project budgets, protect margins, identify opportunities and strengthen client relationships. International exposure. Collaborate with experienced professionals across our global network, with opportunities to deliver projects throughout the GCC and beyond. The opportunity to make things better. Influence project management practices, improve operational processes and contribute to consistently high standards of delivery. Work that matters. Your contribution will directly influence project profitability, client confidence, team development and the success of our productions. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? You ll take strategic oversight and responsibility for the successful delivery of complex, high-value live event AV projects, ensuring our clients, technical teams and commercial objectives remain aligned. Your responsibilities will include: Leading multiple projects or large-scale live event productions from initial planning through to completion. Building and maintaining strong client relationships alongside Account Managers and the Business Development team. Translating client requirements into practical, technically sound AV solutions. Developing detailed quotations, production plans, schedules and project delivery strategies. Acting as an escalation point for complex technical, operational and commercial challenges. Coordinating technical requirements across audio, video, lighting, networking and rigging. Working closely with Technical Heads of Department and engineers to ensure projects meet technical and production standards. Reviewing technical drawings, signal flows and equipment requirements. Managing high-value project budgets, controlling costs and protecting commercial margins. Supporting commercial discussions, identifying value-engineering opportunities and contributing to account growth. Approving third-party supplier bookings and freelance resources within project requirements. Planning crew scheduling, resource allocation, transport logistics and onsite workflows. Leading production briefings, pre-production meetings and operational reviews. Mentoring and supporting Project Managers and Junior Project Managers, promoting accountability, collaboration and professional development.

Desired Candidate Profile

We re looking for someone who brings a strong combination of senior project management experience, technical AV expertise, commercial understanding and confident leadership. Ideally, you ll have: A minimum of 5 years professional experience in a similar project management role. Extensive experience managing complex live event AV projects or large-scale productions. Strong technical knowledge of AV equipment, setup and production operations. Proven experience planning and delivering AV rental projects, including managing major event budgets. Strong commercial awareness, with experience controlling project costs and protecting margins. Excellent client relationship management skills, with the confidence to manage challenging conversations and expectations. Experience leading technical teams, coordinating suppliers and managing freelance resources. The ability to mentor, motivate and support Project Managers and wider delivery teams. Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Vectorworks or similar event design software. Advanced computer literacy and strong attention to detail. Experience maintaining technical standards, project documentation and operational controls in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements. The ability to conduct risk assessments, support incident investigations and lead teams safely during emergencies. Excellent written and spoken English. Flexibility to work according to the demands of the live events industry, including travel throughout the GCC and beyond. But experience and technical expertise are only part of the picture. We re looking for someone who leads with confidence, takes accountability, thinks commercially, develops others and understands that exceptional project delivery requires more than technical knowledge alone.