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Operations Director Spartan Races KSA

Operations Director Spartan Races KSA

ITP Media GroupRiyadh, Ar-Riyad, Saudi Arabia
منذ أكثر من 30 يومًا
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ITPMedia Group (ITP) is one of the largest media companies in theMiddle East with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. The companydelivers quality up to date content to its readers viewersdelegates and guests through digital print events awards videocontent social media platforms and social media influencers. Thesebrands include major international and regional names such as TimeOut Arabian Business Harper s Bazaar GQ and ConstructionWeek.

SpartanRace Middle East is a leadingorganizer of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) events dedicated toproviding thrilling and challenging experiences for athletes of alllevels.

Oneof the largest media and event companies in the Middle East ITPMedia Group are looking for an Operations Director to join itsnewly created Obstacle Course Race division launched under licencefrom an international leader in the OCR global community andworldwide endurancesports.

TheOCR division of ITP Media is ITPs latest business launch; the roleinvolves organising and overseeing a of lifechanging outdoor andindoor events products and content which help people companiesand teamsbreak barriers compete build communities andselfbelief.

Requirements

MajorDuties andResponsibilities :

Onsite :

Ensuresthe production team is set up for success by effectively planningand ensuring the execution of the operations from AZ on allevents :

  • Aimto dovetail effectively with Race Director. Handle issues as theyarise so as to ensure Race Director and production crew can focuson main goal of executing a qualityevent.
  • Maintaina positive working relationship with the venue. Local municipaldepartments (permits. police. fire) and vendors to ensure alongterm relationship and successfulevent.
  • Respondto operational problems as well as proactively working to preventproblems.
  • Coordinatesupport parties for the event e.g. police medical parking teammunicipality staffetc.
  • Manageat a high level the critical relationships around the event venueowner. Municipality and government membersetc.
  • Finalapproval of any on the around changes to parking layout. Festivallayout and racecourse layout. Close collaboration with RaceDirector to ensure delivery of safe and qualityproduct.
  • Sitevisits in support of planning the event as needed. During sitevisits make operational assessments of venues. Preparingpreliminary planning documentation in order to ensure good venueselections.

Offsite :

  • Establishinggovernment municipality and venue relationships to ensure allrequired approvals for the events and good working relationshipswith allparties.
  • Secureall permits and permission letters asrequired
  • Provideguidance and direction with respect to event designs and planning.Working in collaboration with Race Director to make sure RD has allthe necessary information and resources to successfully execute theevents.
  • Workingwith the Managing Director to determine an operations budget foreach event and ensure delivery of the events within thisbudget.
  • Approvalof all event related procurement purchases. Hires. Temporarystaffing etc. Secure hired services and vendors as needed (securityparking all utilitiesetc)
  • Overallresponsibility for the material inventory associated with theevents everything from obstacles to tents to tools working closelywith production team to ensure good management of inventory andeffective future procurement asrequired.
  • Responsibilityfor coordinating and booking all flights accommodation and rentalvehicles for the production crew. Coordinating with the ManagingDirector / Sponsorship Manager on any strategic sponsorshippartnerships for theevent.
  • Responsibilityfor ordering and shipping of all materials to the events (includingmedals. tshirts. merchandise and the shipping containers). Managethe relationship with the logistics partner to ensure timelydelivery. Responsibility for producing and securing all relevantdocumentation associated withshipping.

    • Qualifications :

  • Personalrace experience beneficial. Analytical skills. Attention to detail.Good communication skills. Strong leadershipskills.
  • OutdoorEvent production or Project Managementexpertise.
  • Provenleadership experience of multidisciplinary teams under stressfulenvironments
  • Experienceworking as a project manager operations manager or in the eventspace
  • Abilityto multitask in a fast paced environment
  • Ableto work productively with minimal direction and oversight yet stillmeet companystandards.
  • Familiarwith days that require 12 hour days in outdoor. Adverse conditionsfor extended periods oftime.
  • Willingnessand ability to travel 1014 days at a time for multiple events peryear.
  • Familiaritywith outdoor adventuring and / or endurance racing experience (UltrasAdventureRaces.

    • OCRsTrail Runs Triathlons Marathons) anadvantage

  • Analyticaland methodical problemsolver
  • Attentionto detail. Fluent English. Arabic anadvantage