LEAP Nights manager

Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on‑demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue. It is a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF). Tahaluf is bold, visionary, and determined to make an impact. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and a little fun;

teamwork rules and work feels as exciting as the events we create. Scaling at this pace also requires exceptional local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to work with a range of government and non‑government organisations at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s B2B and B2C large‑scale events scene. Be part of something BIG with Tahaluf’s series of record‑breaking events: LEAP and Cityscape – the largest events in the world in their respective fields of tech and real estate;
Black Hat MEA – a Guinness World Record holder for the largest CTF competition during the event; and CPHI Middle East – the largest pharma debut event in history, to name just a few. Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. Join our ambitious and highly committed team, unafraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo.

From day one, you’ll dive into large‑scale projects under the guidance of a supportive leadership team that will encourage your personal development and open doors to new opportunities.

• Develop the full LEAP Nights event program, including themes, concepts, schedules, and timelines.
• Build event frameworks, timelines, and run‑of‑show documents.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (Marketing, Partnerships, Production, Content, Commercial, and Operations) to align on objectives and deliverables.
• Tailor event concepts and experiences with third‑party partners to meet strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all LEAP Nights partners, venues, suppliers, and hospitality groups.
• Conduct meetings and negotiate proposals with top DMCs in Riyadh to discuss partnership packages and collaborative opportunities.
• Coordinate approvals, design assets, F&B requirements, entertainment, and logistics with partners to events executed by the LEAP Nights team.
• Manage relationships with restaurants, hospitality venues, sponsors, and government stakeholders across all event components.
• Oversee invitations, guest list management, access control, branding installation, production setup, and event flow.
• Follow up on all deliverables with internal and external teams.
• Conduct site visits, walkthroughs, and technical checks ahead of each event.
• Support fringe event planning and execution across P1, ensuring alignment with LEAP standards.

• Oversee LEAP Connect operations in coordination with the commercial team and sponsors.
• Manage session allocation, ensuring the right delegates are matched with relevant topics and discussions.
• Ensure that sponsor expectations and session requirements are met and that attendees receive a high‑value experience.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Maintain and update tracking tools (SharePoint, Airtable, Swapcard).
• Produce post‑event evaluations and KPI reports.
• Oversee invitations, guest list management, access control, branding installation, production setup, and event flow.
• Ensure all event requirements (F&B, AV, security, staffing, décor) are delivered to specification.
• Follow up on all deliverables with internal and external teams.

• Experience in planning and managing large‑scale events, including developing themes, schedules, and timelines.
• Strong coordination skills with the ability to work closely with internal teams (Marketing, Partnerships, Production, Content, Commercial, Operations).
• Ability to work with third‑party partners, restaurants, venues, and suppliers, including handling approvals, F&B, entertainment, and logistics.
• Comfortable meeting with DMCs, negotiating partnership packages, and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Skilled in guest list management, invitations, access control, branding setup, production, and overall event flow.
• Able to conduct site visits, walkthroughs, and…