Talent Blueprint FZ LLC is seeking an experienced Venue Management Manager to lead venue operations for a large-scale international sporting event.
Job Details
Location: Riyadh & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Contract Type: Freelance · Duration: 7 Months · Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
The successful candidate will oversee the planning, readiness, and operational delivery of assigned venues in Riyadh and Jeddah, ensuring they are fully prepared to support event activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, functionality, and stakeholder experience. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with extensive experience in venue operations, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects in fast-paced event environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination, and operational management of assigned venues throughout the project lifecycle
- Develop and implement venue operational plans, procedures, timelines, and readiness strategies
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including security, accreditation, transport, hospitality, workforce, technology, medical, logistics, catering, and facilities management
- Oversee venue inspections, operational testing, rehearsals, and readiness activities
- Ensure venues are maintained to the highest operational, safety, and service standards
- Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans to support successful event delivery
- Serve as the primary operational contact for venue stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams
- Lead venue coordination meetings and provide regular operational updates to senior leadership
- Manage venue resources, operational budgets (where applicable), and service providers
- Support incident response planning and oversee the resolution of operational issues during event-time operations
- Lead, coach, and supervise venue operations teams, promoting collaboration and operational excellence
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, security, and event governance requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Sports Management, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in venue management, event operations, facilities management, or major event delivery
- Proven experience managing venues for international sporting events, exhibitions, conferences, festivals, or other large-scale events
- Strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple operational priorities under tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with event management or venue management systems is an advantage
- Fluent in English; Arabic is considered an asset
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required by event operations
What We Offer
A unique opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a prestigious international sporting event, a collaborative, multicultural, and fast-paced working environment, and a seven-month freelance contract with an immediate start.
Job Details: Freelance contract (7 months) · On-site · Riyadh & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
