Fan Technical Manager

Location - Riyadh

The Fan  Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, integration, testing, and operational delivery of the Fan  solution for a large-scale international event. The role will oversee all technical aspects of the Fan , ensuring seamless integration with event systems, government platforms, access control solutions, ticketing systems, and stakeholder databases.

• Lead the technical planning, deployment, and operation of the Fan m throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the integration of Fan  with ticketing, accreditation, access control, immigration, security, and other relevant platforms.
• Coordinate with technology providers, system integrators, government entities, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee system architecture, interfaces, APIs, data exchange requirements, and technical documentation.
• Develop and manage technical project plans, implementation schedules, testing plans, and operational readiness activities.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), operational testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Monitor system performance, stability, security, and availability before and during operations.
• Coordinate incident management, issue resolution, and technical support activities.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data protection, privacy, and information security requirements.
• Support venue and site readiness activities and oversee deployment of Fan
  -related infrastructure across operational locations.
• Prepare technical reports, operational procedures, risk assessments, and post-project evaluations.
• Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and technical service providers.

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in large-scale technology projects, identity management systems, digital platforms, ticketing systems, accreditation systems, or event technology operations.
• Strong experience managing system integrations and complex multi-stakeholder technology environments.
• Experience with identity management platforms, access control systems, ticketing systems, or government digital services.
• Knowledge of APIs, system architecture, databases, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity principles.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

• Experience supporting major international events, sporting events, exhibitions, festivals, government programs, or other large-scale public initiatives.
• Experience working on Fan , digital identity, visitor registration, accreditation, border management, access management, or large-scale customer onboarding solutions.
• Experience coordinating with government technology entities, national digital platforms, and identity management ecosystems.
• Relevant certifications in project management, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, or identity and access management are highly desirable.