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
