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.

What You Will Do

Lead the overall technical services strategy across multiple venues and clusters, oversee planning and delivery of key technical systems, manage technical vendors, and ensure all systems are delivered in line with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Strong technical leader with a hands-on approach, ability to manage complex, multi-venue environments, calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills, and experience in high-profile international events is a strong advantage.

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