Senior Live Events Tech and Operations Lead

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is seeking a Technical & Operations Events Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will lead technical production, operations and logistics for year-round cultural programmes and major live events, ensuring safety, efficiency and exceptional audience experience.

Responsibilities include managing AV, staging, lighting and sound, coordinating budgets, staffing and vendor relations, and translating concepts into actionable operational plans for concerts, exhibitions and international

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in technical production, event operations, or large-scale project management.
• Experience in arts, culture or live entertainment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AV, staging, lighting, and sound.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Excellent budgeting, procurement and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical and operational requirements for large-scale productions.
• Manage venue readiness including staging, lighting, sound, AV, backline, backstage facilities and audience areas.
• Supervise event setup, rehearsals, live operations, showcalls, breakdown and venue handover.
• Oversee daily operational activities including facilities, office operations, equipment, logistics, procurement, inventory and storage.
• Develop and implement operational procedures, production protocols and health & safety standards.
• Monitor operational budgets, control expenditure and optimise resources.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for artists, performers, technical crews, VIPs and international guests.
• Conduct post-event reviews and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead operational planning and delivery for major productions and cultural programmes.
• Translate creative concepts and technical riders into practical operational plans.
• Oversee ticketing platforms, access control, seating configurations and box office operations.
• Coordinate with marketing and audience development teams for smooth ticketing and audience management.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, government entities and international partners.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Logistics coordination

Team management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Production, Event Operations, or related

Master's degree or Arts Management qualification (advantage)

Job description

Black Pearl Consult is seeking a Technical & Operations Events Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will lead technical production, operations and logistics for year-round cultural programmes and major live events, ensuring safety, efficiency and exceptional audience experience.

Responsibilities include managing AV, staging, lighting and sound, coordinating budgets, staffing and vendor relations, and translating concepts into actionable operational plans for concerts, exhibitions and international