Assistant Manager (Festivals & Events ~ National Talent) - Dubai DET

• Assist in the development and management of DSF event plans, including the allocation of resources, budgeting, and adherence to timelines linked to project milestones.
• Support the Festival Strategy and Planning team in the creation of event budgets, implementing financial management controls, and establishing metrics for measuring spending and performance during DSF.
• Manage on-ground event/project delivery, coordinating with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Support in classifying DSF events based on scope, attendance, audience profiles, duration, location, budget, and resource requirements.
• Contribute to the creation of project one-pagers, defining budgets, objectives, and content elements, and providing examples from the industry or benchmarks from similar festivals.
• Collaborate with the procurement team on drafting RFPs/RFIs, managing supplier selection, and overseeing contract processes. Maintain relationships with agencies post-award.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DSF stakeholders, managing queries, resolving issues, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction throughout the event lifecycle.
• Suggest and integrate creative content elements and activations to keep DSF engaging and aligned with global event management best practices.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and manage risk mitigation and contingency plans for DSF, addressing potential issues such as delays, budget overruns, or other unforeseen challenges.
• Coordinate with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) team to ensure robust safety protocols are in place and adhered to during all events.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all DSF-related documentation, including contracts, budgets, and communications, to ensure readiness for audits and future reference.

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