11 Event Director jobs in Qatar

We are building a professional winter GT championship running GT-class cars across multiple classes running separately. This is a hands‑on leadership role for an experienced event and championship professional who can help deliver a safe, fair and commercially successful series. You will lead sporting and operational delivery, own competitor and circuit relationships, and drive the commercial strategy to attract teams and partners. This role suits a pragmatic, detail‑oriented leader with established motorsport credibility and a record of delivering complex race events.

Core responsibilities and leadership across governance, race direction, safety, sporting processes, logistics, commercial strategy, people and supplier management, and calendar planning for a winter GT championship.

• Championship governance: Manage, plan and coordinate the production and delivery of the events, working closely with other managers, departments, stakeholders, vendors and venues. GT-style cars and multi-class race formats; manage BoP process in collaboration with technical director and stewards.
• Race direction & event operations: act as Championship/Series Director with ultimate responsibility for event delivery, interfacing with the Track and Sporting Department, the Race Director, Clerk of Course, Chief Steward, Chief Scrutineer, timing & scoring and circuit venue operations to ensure aligned, consistent, professional race weekends. Coordinate with the Event Director / Track Operations Manager of every venue for the delivery of the on-track features of the races.
• Safety & compliance: set and enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Sporting processes & competitor relations: Liaise with the participating teams, oversee entries and licensing. Other responsibilities to include management of podium and parc fermé operations and procedures, competitor communications, scrutineering schedules, stewarding panels, protest and appeal processes.
• Logistics & operations planning: Co-ordinate and supervise the schedule with each circuit logistic director and logistic partners.
• Commercial leadership: build sponsorship and partner packages, negotiate rights deals (sponsorship, hospitality, broadcast/streaming), set ticketing strategy, and create activation plans that deliver measurable ROI for partners.
• People & supplier management: recruit and lead a compact core team plus source and manage service providers to assist in the delivery of the Events, in accordance with an approved budget.
• Calendar & circuit suitability: liaise with each venue and design a winter calendar that balances competitor travel, track availability and not conflicting other series in the region.

• Minimum 7–10 years’ direct experience in motorsport event/series management, race direction or senior operations roles. Proven track record running GT/GT3/GT4, multiclass, endurance or national/international race series preferred.
• Practical experience working with ASN/FIA, frameworks, stewarding processes, scrutineering and Balance of Performance (BoP) protocols. Prior role examples: Series Director, Championship Manager, Race Director, Clerk of the Course, Head of Operations for a race series or major endurance events.
• Strong commercial experience: sponsorship sales/activation, negotiating broadcast and circuit contracts, building budgets and delivering P&L targets.
• Fluent in English
• A passion for motorsport and knowledge of the motorsport industry.
• Proven experience in event planning, execution, and management within the motorsport industry.
• Ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams, including marketing, operations, and sales teams.
• Selfmotivated and results-oriented professional with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, global environments and consistently meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including vendors, and clients.
• With a solid understanding of both local and international regulations governing event planning—including health and safety protocols and legal compliance
• Passionate about providing exceptional customer service and experience to event attendees, with a focus on enhancing the overall customer journey for the teams and participants.

Event Director Role - Qatar Base with travel!

We are currently working with a very high-profile client who is looking to hire a Director of Events!

The ideal individual for this Event Director role will oversee the full scope of event planning, execution, and creative direction for the event globally.Blending strategic leadership with innovative design and content development.

We are looking to speak to creative & experienced Event Directors with strong global vision and expertise in large-scale international events.They must have a minimum 10+ years of proven experience in leading high-profile international events.

You must be very flexible and able to travel freely & extensively throughout Europe, USA and GCC regions.

Salary package: negotiable and dependent upon experience

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Event Director Role – Qatar Base with travel!

We are currently working with a very high-profile client who is looking to hire a Director of Events!

The ideal individual for this Event Director role will oversee the full scope of event planning, execution, and creative direction for the event globally.Blending strategic leadership with innovative design and content development.

We are looking to speak to creative & experienced Event Directors with strong global vision and expertise in large-scale international events.They must have a minimum 10+ years of proven experience in leading high-profile international events.

You must be very flexible and able to travel freely & extensively throughout Europe, USA and GCC regions.

Salary package: negotiable and dependent upon experience

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High profile client has an exciting role within an upmarket mall / events space focusing on the entire planning of eventsfrom restaurant and retail openings to family driven adventures andconcerts.

Reporting to Director - Hospitality

• Currently working within a large events space - shopping mall/ concert venue / arena / F&B complex / retail/ large hotel/ stadia
• Experience with family events
• Experience working with large scale projects / launches / events
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Driven to excel
• Excellent stakeholder and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail whilst handling multiple projects
• Ability to engage with VIP clients

Educational allowance for 1 child

Suitable accommodation or allowance up to 10KQAR

Flights / medical insurance / Visa sponsorship

Join to apply for the Recruitment Event in Philippines Planning Engineer Level II - Technical role at Qatar Airways

Job title: Recruitment Event in Philippines Planning Engineer Level II - Technical
Ref #: L9
Location: Qatar - Doha
Job family: Engineering

The Qatar Airways Group Recruitment Event in Philippines. Our story started with just four aircrafts. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one.

An exciting opportunity for Planning Engineer level II to work under Technical Planning & Engineering Department based in Doha Qatar. You will play a key role in providing specialized knowledge & skill for assigned maintenance planning functions including work scope definition, maintenance plans preparation, control of check layovers, capacity planning, fleet wide modification plan preparation, replacement staggering plan for hard time components and management of aircraft deferred defects & trouble shooting recommendations, with a view to optimize resources, minimize costs and ensure airworthiness.

Operational Accountabilities:

• Develop maintenance plans for heavy maintenance, light maintenance and line maintenance in a cost-effective manner with consideration to the TAT & burn rate.
• Manage Deferred Defect planning and scheduling to contribute in ensuring the clearance of Deferred Defect swiftly within due date.
• Manage Trouble Shooting Recommendations planning and scheduling to contribute in ensuring the clearance of TSRs as per defined priority.
• Develop Shift Line Action Plan in agreement with Production & Supply Chain and execute the same keeping constant liaison with Production for adjustment of Plan in real time according to the changes in operation.
• Understand Aircraft Parking / Storage regulatory requirements and exhibit skills to prepare Parking / Storage Plans accordingly.
• Develop capacity plans and detailed manhour plans as per company rules regulatory requirements.
• Define work scopes and compile work packages for maintenance work on aircraft for in-house and outsourced maintenance while adhering to the time lines as defined in the TPM.
• Develop detailed modification plan for fleet wide high profile and critical modifications.
• Develop hard time component staggering plan in coordination with Supply Chain for maintaining optimal inventory for QR fleet with consideration to fleet entry / exit plan.
• Develop and control Escape Slide Deployment Plan in accordance with approved AMP and as defined in TRAX.
• Plan Base inputs (Light & Heavy checks) and perform constant review and adjustment to these inputs to accommodate any AOG situation, dock out extensions, aircraft delivery delays and operational disruptions for maintaining integrity of flight schedule.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Production, Engineering Services and Supply Chain for all modifications, inspections, and repair on QR fleet to ensure availability of manpower, materials, tools & equipment, downtime and necessary documentation.
• Perform other departmental duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department.

Qualifications

About You:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 4 years of job-related experience
• Degree (B. Eng., BSc in Engineering discipline) or hold an ICAO type Il License.
• Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of EASA & QCAA regulations pertaining to Part-CAMO.
• Demonstrate understanding of Task Deferment process and Maintenance Task Variation process.
• Involvement in process improvement exercise within Planning Section
• General knowledge of Aircraft Systems,
• General knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Environment constraints.
• Good knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Data.
• Knowledge of Part CAMO and Part-145 Regulations and Functions.
• Ability to take correct decisions keeping in view all the constraints within relatively short period of time.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Join to apply for the Recruitment Event in Philippines | Planning Engineer Level II - Technical role at Qatar Airways

Job title: Recruitment Event in Philippines | Planning Engineer Level II - Technical
Ref #: L9
Location: Qatar - Doha
Job family: Engineering

The Qatar Airways Group Recruitment Event in Philippines. Our story started with just four aircrafts. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one.

An exciting opportunity for Planning Engineer level II to work under Technical Planning & Engineering Department based in Doha Qatar. You will play a key role in providing specialized knowledge & skill for assigned maintenance planning functions including work scope definition, maintenance plans preparation, control of check layovers, capacity planning, fleet wide modification plan preparation, replacement staggering plan for hard time components and management of aircraft deferred defects & trouble shooting recommendations, with a view to optimize resources, minimize costs and ensure airworthiness.

Operational Accountabilities:

• Develop maintenance plans for heavy maintenance, light maintenance and line maintenance in a cost-effective manner with consideration to the TAT & burn rate.
• Manage Deferred Defect planning and scheduling to contribute in ensuring the clearance of Deferred Defect swiftly within due date.
• Manage Trouble Shooting Recommendations planning and scheduling to contribute in ensuring the clearance of TSRs as per defined priority.
• Develop Shift Line Action Plan in agreement with Production & Supply Chain and execute the same keeping constant liaison with Production for adjustment of Plan in real time according to the changes in operation.
• Understand Aircraft Parking / Storage regulatory requirements and exhibit skills to prepare Parking / Storage Plans accordingly.
• Develop capacity plans and detailed manhour plans as per company rules regulatory requirements.
• Define work scopes and compile work packages for maintenance work on aircraft for in-house and outsourced maintenance while adhering to the time lines as defined in the TPM.
• Develop detailed modification plan for fleet wide high profile and critical modifications.
• Develop hard time component staggering plan in coordination with Supply Chain for maintaining optimal inventory for QR fleet with consideration to fleet entry / exit plan.
• Develop and control Escape Slide Deployment Plan in accordance with approved AMP and as defined in TRAX.
• Plan Base inputs (Light & Heavy checks) and perform constant review and adjustment to these inputs to accommodate any AOG situation, dock out extensions, aircraft delivery delays and operational disruptions for maintaining integrity of flight schedule.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Production, Engineering Services and Supply Chain for all modifications, inspections, and repair on QR fleet to ensure availability of manpower, materials, tools & equipment, downtime and necessary documentation.
• Perform other departmental duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department.

Qualifications

About You:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 4 years of job-related experience
• Degree (B. Eng., BSc in Engineering discipline) or hold an ICAO type Il License.
• Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of EASA & QCAA regulations pertaining to Part-CAMO.
• Demonstrate understanding of Task Deferment process and Maintenance Task Variation process.
• Involvement in process improvement exercise within Planning Section
• General knowledge of Aircraft Systems,
• General knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Environment constraints.
• Good knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Data.
• Knowledge of Part CAMO and Part-145 Regulations and Functions.
• Ability to take correct decisions keeping in view all the constraints within relatively short period of time.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.