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Riyadh · Contract

Programme Manager – 1 month contract

We are hiring on behalf of our client, an events company based in Saudi Arabia that is working with the Saudi Government on a major EXPO project.

They are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the planning and delivery of a high-profile Strategic Participants Meeting involving government stakeholders, international delegations, VIPs, and multiple event workstreams.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop the programme structure, including plenaries, briefings, workshops, panels, bilateral meetings, site visits, and cultural activities.

  • Manage the master schedule across all event days, venues, and sessions.

  • Coordinate agendas, scripts, speeches, presentations, and supporting content.

  • Manage speakers and moderators, from invitations and briefings through rehearsals and on-site delivery.

  • Oversee delegate materials and digital content in English and Arabic.

  • Act as the main programme contact for government stakeholders, international representatives, and partner organisations.

  • Coordinate delegation registration, accreditation, arrivals, session participation, and bilateral meetings.

  • Work with protocol and security teams on ministerial and VIP participation.

  • Manage delivery plans, milestones, responsibilities, dependencies, risks, and budgets.

  • Coordinate content, production, operations, hospitality, transport, accommodation, and communications teams.

  • Oversee staging, AV, interpretation, broadcast, speaker readiness, and live session delivery.

  • Prepare executive updates, post-event reports, debriefs, and lessons learned.

Requirements

  • At least eight years of experience delivering major conferences, summits, government events, or international meetings.

  • At least three years in a programme or project leadership role.

  • Experience working with government stakeholders, diplomatic delegations, or international organisations.

  • Strong knowledge of VIP and ministerial protocol.

  • Excellent programme management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

  • Fluency in English and Arabic.

  • Availability to work extended hours during rehearsals and event delivery.

Experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, EXPO or BIE-related programmes, and a project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or MSP would be advantageous.