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Technical Manager – Luxury Entertainment Venue (Pre-Opening)
111 MANAGEMENT
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
4 weeks ago
WATCHOUT/Dataton Media ServersgrandMA3 Lighting ConsoleAllen & Heath Audio ConsoleAV NetworkingShow ControlTeam Leadership
Free
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About the Role
A luxury entertainment venue in Dubai is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee technical operations for live shows. The role requires expertise in show control, media servers (WATCHOUT/Dataton), lighting (grandMA3), audio (Allen & Heath), and AV networking.
Key Skills for This Role
WATCHOUT/Dataton Media ServersgrandMA3 Lighting ConsoleAllen & Heath Audio ConsoleAV NetworkingShow ControlTeam Leadership
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all technical operations for rehearsals, programming, maintenance, and live shows
- Lead the technical team across lighting, audio, video, automation, stage systems, and show control
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain WATCHOUT/Dataton media server systems
- Support and supervise media server workflows, content playback, mapping, cueing, backup systems, and signal routing
- Oversee lighting console operations, preferably on grandMA3
- Manage audio systems and control workflows, ideally with Allen & Heath consoles
- Maintain and troubleshoot advanced AV networks
- Coordinate with creative, production, stage management, operations, and external vendors
- Train, supervise, and schedule technical staff
- Create and maintain technical documentation, cue sheets, system diagrams, equipment lists, and maintenance logs
- Enforce safety procedures for stage, rigging, electrical, automation, and backstage operations
Requirements
- Proven experience as Technical Manager or similar role in live entertainment, theatre, or attractions
- Hands on experience with WATCHOUT/Dataton or comparable media server systems
- Strong knowledge of media servers, playback systems, projection, LED, video routing, and show control
- Experience with professional lighting control systems, preferably grandMA3
- Experience with professional audio control systems, preferably Allen & Heath
- Strong understanding of AV networking
- Experience leading and managing a technical team
- Ability to work under pressure in a live show environment
- Strong troubleshooting skills and fast decision making
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays
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About the Role
- Luxury Entertainment Attraction | Dubai, UAE
- Department: Technical / Production
- Reports to: General Manager / Production Leadership
- We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to oversee the technical operations of a high end live entertainment venue in Dubai.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all technical operations for rehearsals, programming, maintenance, and live shows
- Lead the technical team across lighting, audio, video, automation, stage systems, and show control
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain WATCHOUT / Dataton media server systems
- Support and supervise media server workflows, content playback, mapping, cueing, backup systems, and signal routing
- Oversee lighting console operations, with strong preference for experience on grandMA3 lighting consoles
- Manage audio systems and control workflows, ideally with Allen & Heath digital mixing consoles
- Maintain and troubleshoot advanced AV networks
- Coordinate with creative, production, stage management, operations, and external vendors
- Support programming, rehearsals, load ins, show maintenance, and technical notes
- Ensure all technical systems are show ready, properly backed up, documented, and maintained
- Train, supervise, and schedule technical staff as required
- Respond quickly to technical issues during rehearsals and live performances
Required Experience
- Proven experience as a Technical Manager, Technical Supervisor, Head of AV, Head of Lighting, Show Systems Manager, or similar role in live entertainment
- Hands on experience with WATCHOUT / Dataton or comparable media server systems
- Strong knowledge of media servers, playback systems, projection, LED, video routing, and show control
- Experience with professional lighting control systems, preferably grandMA3
- Experience with professional audio control systems, preferably Allen & Heath
- Strong understanding of AV networking
- Experience leading and managing a technical team
- Ability to work under pressure in a live show environment
- Strong troubleshooting skills and fast decision making
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays
Preferred / Bonus Experience
- Experience with stage automation systems
- Knowledge of cue based show control platforms
- Experience with theatrical productions, cabaret, dance shows, resident productions, or immersive entertainment
- Experience managing international creative or technical teams
- Understanding of safety standards for live entertainment venues
- Experience opening a new venue or launching a resident production
- Familiarity with Dante, Art Net, sACN, NDI, MIDI, timecode, OSC, or similar show network protocols
Candidate Profile
- The successful candidate should be a hands on leader, not just an office based manager.
- Comfortable stepping into the booth, troubleshooting a media server, speaking with vendors, leading technicians, supporting rehearsals, and making quick decisions during live shows.
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