Technical Services Venue Manager

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About the Role

Venue Infrastructure Readiness

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of venue infrastructure readiness activities across assigned competition and non-competition venues.
• Ensure all permanent venue facilities and technical systems meet event operational requirements and timelines.
• Conduct venue inspections, readiness reviews, audits, and technical assessments.
• Monitor infrastructure-related action plans and drive issue resolution with relevant stakeholders.

Technical Services Management

• Oversee the performance and readiness of permanent venue systems, including:
• + Electrical power distribution and backup power systems
• + HVAC systems
• + Water supply and drainage systems
• + Fire detection and life safety systems
• + Elevators and escalators

+ Building Management Systems (BMS)

• + CCTV and security infrastructure
• + ICT and communications infrastructure
• + Public address and emergency communication systems
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and validation activities where required.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the key liaison between venue owners, facility management teams, contractors, government authorities, and event stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with operational functions including:
• + Venue Operations
• + Security
• + Spectator Services
• + Broadcasting
• + Media Operations
• + Hospitality
• + IT and Telecommunications
• Facilitate regular coordination meetings and ensure alignment on venue readiness milestones.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify infrastructure risks and operational vulnerabilities that may impact event delivery.
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans for critical venue systems.
• Ensure compliance with event requirements, local regulations, safety standards, and venue operating procedures.

Event-Time Operations

• Support venue technical operations during test events and tournament periods.
• Coordinate technical response teams and service providers to resolve infrastructure-related incidents.
• Monitor venue performance and ensure rapid issue resolution during event operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in technical services, facilities management, venue operations, infrastructure management, or engineering roles.
• Proven experience managing complex venues, stadiums, airports, convention centers, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting major sporting events, international events, exhibitions, or large public gatherings is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of building systems, utilities, and technical infrastructure.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and government entities.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and event periods as required.

Preferred Experience

• Candidates with experience in the following environments will be highly regarded:
• International sporting events
• Stadium operations and management
• Mega-events and large-scale public events
• Airports and transportation hubs
• Convention and exhibition centres
• Large mixed-use developments
• Facilities management service providers
• Government and public sector infrastructure projects

What We Offer