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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 Project Manager to deliver key strategies and activations for our partners across sport, entertainment and culture.

As a Project Manager, your primary role will be to plan and deliver impactful events across a range 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, budget, and timelines, as well as working within the scope of developed concepts and creative ideas.

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

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery

• Own the planning and delivery of mid to large-scale projects including activations, content shoots, and community campaigns
• Manage vendors, talent, production logistics, and delivery timelines
• Ensure execution meets budget, brand standards, and client expectations

Client & Partner Coordination

• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for clients and partners
• Run internal and external WIP meetings, providing clear updates and deliverables
• Maintain strong relationships and alignment across cross-functional teams

Creative & Strategic Support

• Help shape creative proposals and production decks
• Translate briefs into project roadmaps and execution plans
• Contribute to copy, concept thinking, and mood boards

Process & Documentation

• Maintain internal status trackers and timelines
• Prepare project budgets and reconcile upon completion
• Contribute to resource planning and team operation discussions

Cultural & Community Engagement

• Identify community organisations, artists, and creators aligned with client values
• Stay close to local trends in sport, fashion, entertainment, and sustainability
• Ensure projects remain culturally grounded and locally relevant

WHO YOU ARE

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

• Experienced: 3-6 years in brand activation, creative production, events or client management
• Delivery-Focused: Proven track record leading campaigns or experiential projects from start to finish
• Client-Confident: Strong communicator who can manage feedback, expectations, and timelines with ease
• Culture-Driven: Passionate about meaningful work across culture, sustainability, and creativity
• Organised: Highly structured, process-oriented, and deadline-conscious
• Creative: Curious about how brands can engage people through purpose and play

YOUR BENEFITS

• act.3 on tour: join our community and work in an exciting international and interdisciplinary environment with over 18 community bases spanning 6 continents.
• Learning & education: access to training, workshops and custom personal development programmes via our ACT.CADEMY.
• Our way of acting:opportunities for flexible work arrangements and inspiring office design and set-ups.
• Feel good management: open access to coffee, tea and healthy buffets in our community bases.
• Creative office space: work at a co-working space with an extremely creative environment.
• Health and Well-being Offers: a wide variety of health programs, training classes, and coaching sessions for a healthy and happy body & mind

YOU & 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.