Production Assistant Manager

We are looking for a Production Assistant Manager to support the Live Events Team in delivering world‑class event experiences.

Responsibilities

• Bring the event to life and deliver an amazing attendee experience.
• Manage part of the production and engage with suppliers, department heads, operators, freelance staff, and key event personnel to ensure flawless technical operation.
• Assist in finding technical solutions to creative designs.
• Assist in costing for spending forecasts, maintain accurate records of all production expenditures, and collaborate with procurement to secure best value.
• Help create and run production schedules with suppliers and key departments.
• Liaise with and maintain clear communication channels with internal departments and team leads.
• Communicate courteously with clients and external parties.
• Own timeline development as part of project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years proven experience in a production management related capacity.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (strong academic performance preferred).
• Fluent Arabic speaker.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or REVIT.
• Strong experience with Excel and Google Docs.
• Strong administrative skills and ability to meet tight, moving deadlines.
• Ambitious, self‑motivated, and able to work independently to accomplish tasks.
• Effective cost control for budgets and strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Experience budgeting productions and special events.
• Solid knowledge of rigging, AV, broadcast, lighting, and staging.
• Experience in site management aspects of events, including power, mechanical services, set construction, crewing, transport logistics, and warehousing.
• Experience working with technical suppliers, freelance personnel, and operators.
• Ability to draft detailed technical specifications for tender and procurement.
• Understanding of event layout drawings and technical production plans.
• Familiarity with Qatar venues, local and regional suppliers, and local government licensing requirements.
• Experience creating and communicating production schedules.
• Creative and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to excel under pressure, handle change, and make confident decisions.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential matters.

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