TECHNICAL MANAGER

LINKVIVA Live Communications; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

LINKVIVA Live Communications seeks a proactive Technical Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and on-site delivery of AV, lighting, rigging, and show systems for high-profile events in the UAE. This hands-on leadership role ensures safety, quality, and flawless execution across all technical elements.

You will collaborate with production, creative, and vendor teams to align technical requirements with the overall event vision, driving excellence from planning through delivery on-site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical production for live events.
• Strong knowledge of AV, lighting, rigging, and show systems.
• Proven experience managing technical teams and on-site delivery.
• Relevant technical qualifications or certifications in event production.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Based in the UAE or open to relocation.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and live event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of technical setups across live events, performances, and shows.
• Manage on-site technical teams, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
• Coordinate AV, lighting, rigging, and technical systems to ensure seamless integration.
• Oversee equipment planning, logistics, and inventory management.
• Lead on-site technical delivery, troubleshooting issues in real time.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, and internal teams to align on technical requirements.
• Ensure all technical elements meet quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure accurate implementation of designs and plans.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical processes and delivery.

Skills

Live events production

AV systems

Lighting

Rigging

Leadership

Education

Technical certifications in event production

Tools

AV equipment

Lighting rigs

Rigging hardware

Job description

Our Energy (Values) – The 5Ps

People– We rise by lifting others

Positivity– Wesee the light, even in chaos

Perfection– Not flawless. But fearless in chasing better

Pioneering– We break molds, not rules

Passion– We lead with fire in the belly

Why You Should Join Us

Innovative Environment: Work alongside creative and production teams to deliver cutting‑edge technical solutions

Ownership & Impact: Lead the technical delivery of large‑scale, high‑profile events

Collaborative Culture: Partner with multidisciplinary teams to bring complex projects to life

Dynamic Projects: From festivals to live shows — no two builds are the same

About the Role

AsTechnical Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all technical elements across LINKVIVA’s events.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will take full ownership of technical delivery — ensuring all AV, lighting, rigging, and show systems are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

You will work closely with production, creative, and external vendors to ensure every technical detail is aligned with the overall vision and delivered seamlessly on‑site.

WhatYou’llDo

• Lead theplanning and execution of technical setupsacross live events, performances, and shows
• Manage and oversee technical teams on‑site, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety protocols
• Coordinate allAV, lighting, rigging, and technical systems to ensure seamless integration
• Oversee equipment planning, logistics, and inventory management
• Lead on‑site technical delivery, troubleshooting issues in real time
• Liaise with clients, vendors, and internal teams to align on technical requirements
• Ensure all technical elements meet quality, safety, and operational standards
• Work closely with production teams to ensure accurate implementation of designs and plans
• Drive continuous improvement in technical processes and delivery

About You

Strong experience in technical production for live events, with expertise in AV, lighting, and rigging

A confident leader, able to manage and motivate technical teams

Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple technical workstreams

A strong problem‑solver, able to troubleshoot and resolve issues under pressure

A clear communicator, confident working with clients, suppliers, and internal teams

Adaptable and calm in fast‑paced, live event environments

Hands‑on, with a strong sense of ownership from planning through to delivery

What You Need to Apply

5+ years of experience in technical production for live events

Strong knowledge of AV, lighting, rigging, and show systems

Proven experience managing technical teams and on‑site delivery

Relevant technical qualifications or certifications in event production

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Based in the UAE or open to relocation

Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and live event schedules

Your Application Will Stand Out If You

Experience working on large-scale events, festivals, or complex productions

Strong network of technical suppliers and vendors in the UAE

Experience managing high‑pressure live environments

Knowledge of emerging event technologies and systems