Vp Operations - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - dmg events

dmg events

Verified Company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

Posted by:

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

Job Purpose:

To oversee all aspects of the Operations teams for Energy Events consisting of circa 30 events operating from 4 offices (UK, Dubai, Singapore, Canada) including the flagship events.
Working diligently to continuously improve our working practices in procurement, customer service, operations, logistics management, and multiple team leadership.
This role involves leading and managing a team; with 4 director reports and a global operations team which currently consists of circa 40 people.

Key Accountabilities:

_ T__eam and Peope Management_**- As the VP Operations, you will be responsible for leading and managing a global team in multiple locations. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to delegate tasks, motivate team members, and provide guidance and support, are crucial.

Ensure the team has appropriate current and future talent in place, and that comprehensive training, development and succession plans are in place and rigorously executed.
Share best practise and learnings across the group

_Operational Strategy and Delivery_

Work with the Executive team and Operations Directors to develop and implement the business plan and operational strategy of the Global Energy Events portfolios,
Lead procurement and reduce cost and improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness.
Leads and encourages team to ensure efficient and creative delivery of all events.
Provide support where needed with planning and executing all operations and logistics for the Energy Events portfolios, consisting of conferences, exhibitions, roadshows, dinners and awards.
Ensure that all Energy Events portfolios deliver an excellent visitor, exhibitor, sponsor and delegate experience.
Provide support to oversee venue selection and negotiations, conduct site visits and ensure venues are fit for purpose.
To conduct feasibility studies regarding the operational requirements for current, and future flagship event locations.
Review operational processes are in place, such as show cycle timelines, briefing documents, planning schedules, and budget trackers, are in place, implemented and consistent across global Energy portfolio events
Work with the internal technology department and external suppliers, to drive platform improvements that create operational efficiencies and support our clients
Point of escalation for the relationship between the Operation Directors and S/VP's.
To advise and drive sustainability initiatives, supporting senior management with company objectives and working with suppliers.
Along with the Operation Directors, develop and maintain supplier and venue relationships.
Visit other global events to share new and innovative ideas across the group.

_Budget Management and P&L input_

Responsible for overseeing the Operational budgets for the Energy Events portfolios.
Collaborate with COO and VP's to review procurement strategy and control overall spend to drive savings
Attending regular meetings with President and COO to update on Procurement and cost efficiencies.
Assist the Operation Directors where required with supplier cost and legal negotiations and onboarding.

_Health & Safety_

Oversee that health, safety and security best practice standards are being implemented and maintained by the operations teams across all events. Keeping up to date with industry best practice.

Qualifications and Experience:

Extensive experience (15 years minimum) in international B2B conference and largescale exhibition operations
Demonstrable experience at management level in events and / or B2B media.
Experience managing and developing multiple team members
Detailed knowledge of operations best practice and experience in implementing process improvements.
Strong P&L experience across multiple events
Ability to oversee and manage multiple events
Ability to network and liaise with senior people/trade bodies and associations.
Contribution to wider company and events plans in regular meetings with President, COO and Vice Presidents
Anticipation of market trends and proactive market involvement.
Global event experience, willingness to travel.
Ability to think quickly on your feet, make sound decisions under pressure, and find creative solutions to problems as they arise.
Strong Procurement and negotiation experience.
Experience of sustainability initiatives