A&D System Manager

Role overview

System management and data

• Manage system settings, accreditation categories, user permissions, access privileges, and workflows against approved requirements.
• Support the accreditation privilege matrix and ensure correct access rights for each accredited category.
• Oversee registration and accreditation data for athletes, team officials, workforce, volunteers, media, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate data collection, verification, updating, and maintenance, with secure handling of personal information.

Badges, testing, and event operations

• Coordinate badge information, printing requirements, system integration, production, and distribution with accreditation teams.
• Test the system, validate workflows, and ensure readiness before the event begins.
• Monitor performance and coordinate technical issue resolution with the EMS provider and IT teams.
• Maintain live system operations and resolve issues across venues during the event.
• Produce accreditation statistics, registration updates, system performance reports, and daily operational reports.

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of events-industry or equivalent experience, including hands-on management of accreditation, registration, or event management systems.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate, high-volume stakeholder data under tight deadlines.
• Provide a personal laptop with the required software.
• Be able to start at short notice and remain for the full contract period.
• English is required; Arabic is preferred.

Ideal background

• Accreditation work at Olympic-movement, multi-sport, or major international sporting events is a strong advantage.
• Experience with an event management or accreditation platform is part of the ideal background.
• Familiarity with privilege matrices, access zoning, and badge production workflows is desirable.

Working conditions

• The role is full-time and exclusive to the project for the contract period.
• The position is on site in Riyadh, with support required across event venues.
• International candidates must be willing to relocate to Riyadh for the contract period.
• Visa, accommodation, and transportation are included for candidates relocating to Riyadh.