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ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

Team triumphs ego - and that's how we play. We keep it real - as a diverse team of talented individuals, we act together to make our world a happier place.

We are a community - not because we work together, but because we trust, respect and care for each other. We have unique passions, common goals, and a clear brand manifesto that keeps us focused. Our purpose, our mission, our beliefs, our culture, our values, and everything else in between guides our action. Pretty much the only thing our manifesto won't tell you is how to play your role in our community, we have a culture of responsibility - so that's something you're going to have to figure out yourself. But of course, we will empower you on your journey through leadership that favors context over control.

Inspired by the spirit of sports, we also cultivate an active mindset in everything we do. We believe creativity and agility thrive with fast decision-making and by embracing process-light paths. So be ready to make your ideas happen, be yourself and bring your entrepreneurial spirit.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager/Producer to lead key strategies and activations for our partners across sport, entertainment, and culture.

As a Senior Project Manager/Producer, your primary role will be to lead the delivery of impactful events across a variety of formats. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth, world-class project delivery, acting as the bridge between our clients, internal teams, and external partners to enable seamless collaboration and create unforgettable experiences.
You will meet high-level standards, budgets, and timelines, working within the scope of developed concepts and creative ideas.

This position will be based in Dubai and will require strong knowledge of local culture (including sport, fashion, music, entertainment, and tech), trends, brands, and how audiences engage with these core segments of our world.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery

• Oversee large-scale or multi-workstream projects from concept to completion
• Lead cross-functional delivery with creative, production, and strategy teams
• Ensure excellence in execution, quality assurance, and risk management

Client & Partner Coordination

• Act as strategic lead and primary relationship manager for top-tier clients
• Provide senior counsel, solution-focused thinking, and direction to stakeholders
• Maintain project health through regular communication, review, and accountability

Creative & Strategic Support

• Lead pitch development and strategic storytelling across sport, culture, and purpose
• Shape the creative vision and structure for client proposals
• Ensure outputs align with client needs, audience insights, and act.3's cultural voice

Process & Documentation

• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and internal systems across major projects
• Implement delivery best practices and upskill the team in operational excellence
• Support hiring and resourcing decisions in partnership with leadership

Cultural & Community Engagement

• Cultivate external relationships with community leaders, creators, and collaborators
• Ensure cultural relevance and impact are embedded in every activation
• Represent act.3 at cultural events, panels, and industry conversations

Business Development

• Identify and convert new client opportunities in culture, sport, and sustainability
• Own and lead proposal development, pitch strategy, and commercial negotiations
• Build scalable client partnerships that align with act.3's purpose and capabilities

WHO YOU ARE

Real impact comes from real people and real stories - and your story looks a little like this...

• Seasoned Leader:7+ years' experience in experiential marketing, brand activation, or creative production
• Strategic Operator: Proven expertise in overseeing complex projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving creative delivery
• Business Developer: Confident in new business acquisition, pitch leadership, and driving commercial growth
• Inspiring Communicator: Builds trust and alignment with clients, partners, and internal teams
• Purpose-Led: Deeply passionate about sport, sustainability, equity, and creating meaningful impact
• Team Builder: Nurtures talent, fosters collaboration, and champions a positive team culture

YOUR BENEFITS

• Creative office space: work in a co-working hub with an inspiring, highly creative atmosphere.
• act.3 on tour: join our community and work in an exciting international and interdisciplinary environment with over 25 community bases spanning 6 continents.
• Community moments & celebration: regular community events & get togethers, including our annual global community summit and festival; ACT.CON.
• Learning & education: access to training, workshops, and custom personal development programs via our ACT.CADEMY.
• Our way of acting: inspiring office design and set-ups and opportunities for flexible work arrangements

DU & ACT.3

act.3 is an equal opportunity employer. We believe real impact comes from real people and real stories. Everyone has a story to tell, and they should be heard, valued, and respected. No matter where you come from, what you look like, or what you passion is. We celebrate our uniqueness and actively empower an inclusive and equitable world for all. Our community is for everyone, and so is our workplace. Mind matters more than numbers. We value real relationships built on trust and respect. We see each other at eye-level, inside and outside of work. This means we believe in heart counts and not headcounts. It's our differences that enable us to shape the future of brands through people, community and culture and make our ideas happen.