Venue Planning Manager

About the role

The Manager – Venue Planning will lead the operational design, planning, readiness and delivery of a designated venue within the Expo site in Dubai. Reporting to senior event operations, the role ensures seamless integration of all venue functions and delivers an exceptional guest experience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead venue planning teams to integrate operations and achieve excellence in delivery.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the Venue Management functional area.
• Create operational efficiencies through innovative process and service design.
• Identify and implement strategies to improve venue and event operations.
• Support venue management projects and coordinate with internal departments and external partners.
• Develop operating plans, documentation and stakeholder engagement for venue transition from construction to operation.
• Collaborate with Site Management, Real Estate & Development and Readiness teams to conduct operational exercises and test events.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years experience in a senior role on a major event program or leisure attraction, with a focus on venue management.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience managing large, complex projects or programmes.
• Strong understanding of event operational functions and their inter‑dependencies.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment, preferably in the GCC region.

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.
• Project or programme management expertise.