Venue Technology Supervisor

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Venue Technology Supervisor to support the planning, implementation, and day-to-day operational delivery of technology systems across multiple event venues in Jeddah. The successful candidate will work closely with venue operations, technology teams, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that venue technology services are properly deployed, tested, monitored, and maintained throughout the event lifecycle. This is a hands-on operational role suited to someone with experience working with technology infrastructure and systems within large-scale events, sporting events, venues, exhibitions, or complex live environments.

This is a full-time onsite role supporting operations across venues in Jeddah. The role may require travel between venues and flexible working hours, including evenings, weekends, public holidays, and extended hours during live event periods. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly coordinated event environment where technology readiness and operational continuity are critical. Position:
Venue Technology Supervisor Locations:
Riyadh & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Contract:

Freelance / Fixed-Term

Start Date:

ASAP End Date:
February-March 2027 Work Mode:
Full-time, onsite Candidate

Location:

Must be based in Saudi Arabia

• Supervise the deployment and operation of technology systems and services across assigned venues.
• Coordinate with technology suppliers, contractors, venue teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure technology requirements are delivered according to plan.
• Support venue technology mobilisation, installation, testing, commissioning, live operations, and demobilisation.
• Monitor the performance and availability of venue technology systems during operational and live event periods.
• Conduct regular venue inspections and technology readiness checks.
• Coordinate testing and troubleshooting of technology systems prior to and during event operations.
• Identify technical issues, coordinate resolution, and elevate critical incidents where required.
• Ensure technology equipment, systems, cabling, connectivity, and related infrastructure are properly installed and operational.
• Coordinate technology requirements with venue operations and other functional teams.
• Maintain accurate records of technology assets, installations, testing activities, incidents, and outstanding issues.
• Support technology change requests and ensure approved changes are properly implemented and documented.
• Monitor suppliers and contractors to ensure agreed service levels and operational requirements are met.
• Support the preparation of venue technology readiness reports and daily operational updates.
• Assist with incident management and coordinate with relevant technical teams to minimise disruption to event operations.
• Ensure all technology activities are delivered in accordance with relevant venue, health and safety, security, and operational procedures.
• Support technology operations during event days, including potentially extended hours, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Carry out other venue technology and operational coordination duties as required.

Location: Jeddah & Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Contract Type: Freelance / Fixed-Term Contract Start Date: ASAP End Date: February-March 2027 Work Arrangement: Full-time, onsite

Depending on the assigned venue, the role may support technology systems and services including:

• Network and connectivity infrastructure
• Wi‑Fi and internet services
• Structured cabling and connectivity
• IT equipment and end‑user technology
• Venue management and operational technology systems
• Digital signage and information systems
• Access control and technology‑enabled accreditation systems
• Audio-visual and event technology interfaces
• Technology support infrastructure
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident management

• 4+ years of relevant experience in venue technology, IT infrastructure, technology operations, event technology, or a related field.
• Previous experience supporting large-scale events, sporting events, major venues, exhibitions, or complex operational environments is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of venue technology operations and technology infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating technology suppliers, contractors, and technical teams.
• Experience with technology installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and live operational support.
• Strong understanding of…