Senior AV & Live Events Technical Lead

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC is seeking an experienced Technical Manager – AVLX to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of audiovisual, lighting, and technical infrastructure for major sports events. You will manage technical teams, oversee suppliers, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet specifications, safety standards, and deadlines.

The role requires 5+ years in technical management, deep AV knowledge, strong project and budget skills, and the ability to work under pressure across

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical management for AV or live events.
• Experience delivering infrastructure for major sports events or venues.
• Strong knowledge of AV systems, LED displays, lighting, and cabling.
• Proven ability to manage multiple teams and suppliers.
• Ability to read technical drawings and production plans.
• Excellent planning, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, installation, testing, and operation of AV, lighting, LED screens, cabling, and related event infrastructure.
• Develop technical plans, equipment requirements, installation schedules, and resource allocation.
• Manage technical supervisors, technicians, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Coordinate with event production, venue operations, broadcast, overlay, and other technical teams.
• Oversee technical drawings, layouts, equipment specifications, and installation plans.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, equipment procurement, and supplier deliverables.
• Ensure systems are tested, commissioned, and ready before rehearsals and live events.
• Lead technical rehearsals and troubleshoot issues to minimise disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with venue regulations, health and safety requirements, and technical standards.
• Manage technical operations during live events and coordinate rapid resolutions of failures.
• Oversee equipment inventory, technical documentation, risk assessments, and progress reports.
• Lead safe and timely dismantling of installations after event completion.

Skills

Leadership & team mgmt

AV systems design & operation

Live event production

Project mgmt & budgeting

Stakeholder management & comms

Job description

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC is seeking an experienced Technical Manager – AVLX to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of audiovisual, lighting, and technical infrastructure for major sports events. You will manage technical teams, oversee suppliers, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet specifications, safety standards, and deadlines.

The role requires 5+ years in technical management, deep AV knowledge, strong project and budget skills, and the ability to work under pressure across