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 infrastructureCoordinate 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

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