Technical Services Venue Manager
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Services Venue Manager to support the delivery of a major international sporting event in Saudi Arabia.
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Responsibilities
- 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
- Oversee the performance and readiness of permanent venue systems including electrical, HVAC, water, fire, elevators, BMS, CCTV, ICT, and public address systems
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, and validation activities where required
- 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, and IT
- Facilitate regular coordination meetings and ensure alignment on venue readiness milestones
- 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
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
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are seeking an experienced Technical Services Venue Manager (Permanent Infrastructure) to support the delivery of a major international sporting event in Saudi Arabia.
- This role will be responsible for ensuring that all permanent venue infrastructure and technical systems are fully operational, compliant, and tournament ready.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Oversee the performance and readiness of permanent venue systems, including electrical, HVAC, water, fire, elevators, BMS, CCTV, ICT, and public address systems.
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, and validation activities where required.
- 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, and IT.
- Facilitate regular coordination meetings and ensure alignment on venue readiness milestones.
- 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.
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
- 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
- Opportunity to contribute to a landmark international sporting event.
- Collaborative and multicultural working environment.
- Exposure to world class venue operations and infrastructure management.
- Competitive contract package and benefits.
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