Senior Manager – Technical Services (Event Infrastructure)

About This Role

Technical Services Senior Manager - Event Infrastructure

Location: Saudi Arabia

Start Date: June 1, 2026

Duration: Until March 1, 2027

Role Overview

We are looking for a Technical Services Senior Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of all technical infrastructure for a large-scale international football tournament. This role will oversee multiple technical workstreams including power, ICT, broadcast, and venue systems, ensuring seamless integration and operational readiness across all venues.

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

Key Skills

• Technical Infrastructure Planning

• Multi-Discipline Coordination (Power, ICT, AV, Broadcast)

• Systems Integration & Delivery

• Vendor & Contractor Management

• Project & Programme Management

• Risk Management & Mitigation

• Testing & Commissioning

• Operational Readiness Planning

• Budget Awareness & Cost Control

• Health & Safety Compliance (HSE)

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Leadership & Team Management

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