Job title: Head of Integrated Production
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Events
Functional Expertise: Events
Salary from: 45,000.00 AED
Salary to: 50,000.00 AED
Location: Dubai, AE
Job published: 06/01/2025
Job ID: 38761
Contact name: Lynn Finger

Job Description

As the Head of Integrated Production, you will lead a multidisciplinary production team responsible for delivering innovative, large-scale experiential marketing and live event projects. This role involves overseeing project execution, resource allocation, and strategic direction while ensuring top-quality delivery across all production elements, including project management, technical production, and live operations.

 

You will collaborate closely with creative, digital, and strategy teams to translate client objectives into impactful experiences. Your leadership will be pivotal in driving operational efficiency, team development, and the continued growth of the agency’s production capabilities.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Operational Delivery:
    • Manage and allocate resources across the integrated production team to ensure optimal project delivery.
    • Oversee the creation and execution of project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
    • Provide high-level guidance and troubleshooting support across all production stages.
    • Ensure seamless collaboration across departments, maintaining delivery consistency and quality.
  • Team Leadership:
    • Lead and mentor the integrated production team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
    • Set objectives, monitor performance, and identify training needs to support team growth.
    • Recruit and onboard top industry talent to strengthen production capabilities.
  • Client & Project Management:
    • Maintain and grow key client relationships, ensuring projects meet objectives and exceed expectations.
    • Provide transparency on project deliverables and manage client expectations effectively.
    • Act as a senior point of contact for high-profile projects, often managing multiple complex activations simultaneously.
  • Creative Collaboration:
    • Translate client requirements into actionable creative briefs in partnership with creative directors.
    • Ensure all production elements align with the creative vision and audience objectives.
  • New Business & Commercial Success:
    • Lead the production response for new business pitches, including budgeting and presenting solutions.
    • Monitor and drive profitability across projects, implementing best practices to enhance efficiencies.
    • Manage forecasting and financial tracking for the production department.
 
Qualifications & Experience:

 

  • 15+ years of experience in senior roles within event production and experiential marketing.
  • Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex events and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Extensive knowledge of live event production, technical requirements, and budget management.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing teams.
  • Understanding of digital and tech-driven solutions in event production.
  • Familiarity with financial tracking software and forecasting processes.

 

Thank you for your application.  Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

 

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