Senior Manager Technical Services (Event Infrastructure)

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

• 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