Senior Manager – Technical Services (Event Infrastructure)

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall technical services strategy across multiple venues and clusters
• Oversee planning and delivery of key technical systems including power, ICT, broadcast, AV, and related infrastructure
• Coordinate with design, overlay, and operations teams to ensure technical requirements are fully integrated
• Manage technical vendors, consultants, and contractors across all phases (design, installation, testing, operations)
• Ensure all systems are delivered in line with timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and readiness of all technical infrastructure
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies across all technical workstreams
• Support venue readiness, test events, and live operations
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and technical standards
• Provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders and leadership teams

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in technical services, infrastructure, or engineering roles
• Strong background in large-scale events, sports tournaments, or complex infrastructure projects
• Experience managing multiple technical disciplines (power, ICT, AV, broadcast, etc.)
• Proven experience managing vendors and large technical teams
• Strong understanding of systems integration and technical delivery lifecycle
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Relevant engineering or technical qualification preferred
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical leader with a hands-on approach
• Ability to manage complex, multi-venue environments
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience in high-profile international events is a strong advantage
• Able to drive coordination across multiple stakeholders and technical teams