Technical & Operations Events Manager

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a Technical & Operations Event Manager to lead all technical production, operations, and logistics for year-round cultural programmes and major live events. You will ensure operational excellence, safety, and outstanding audience experience.

The role covers planning, budgeting, vendor management, and coordination with international guests and partners to deliver high-profile productions with strict quality controls and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Production, Event Operations, or related discipline required.
• Minimum 8 years in technical production or large-scale project management.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale cultural productions or high-profile live events; international experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of AV, staging, lighting, and sound; leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical and operational requirements for concerts, exhibitions, installations, and 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 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.

Skills

Technical production

Event operations

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Leadership

Education

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

Master's degree or Arts Management qualification (advantage)

Tools

AV systems

Staging equipment

Lighting systems

Sound systems

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 11/09/2026

Black Pearl Consult is hiring for a Technical & Operations Event Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This opportunity suits an experienced events professional with expertise in technical production, operations and logistics across year-round cultural programmes and major live events. The role supports the delivery of large-scale productions, concerts, exhibitions and cultural initiatives, with a strong focus on operational excellence, safety and audience experience.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Operations Management:

• Oversee technical and operational requirements for concerts,exhibitions, installations, special commissions, and 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, productionprotocols, and health & safety standards.
  
• Monitor operational budgets, control expenditure, andoptimise resources.
  
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for artists, performers,technical crews, VIPs, and international guests.
  
• Conduct post-event reviews and identify opportunities forimprovement.
  

Project & Event Operations

• Lead operational planning and delivery for majorproductions, cultural programmes, hospitality events, and internationaldelegations.
  
• Develop project timelines, resource plans, and riskmanagement strategies.
  
• Work closely with programming and internal departments totranslate creative concepts and technical riders into practical operationalplans.
  

Ticketing & Access Management

• Oversee ticketing platforms, access control, seatingconfigurations, box office operations, and guest check-in.
  
• Coordinate with marketing and audience development teams toensure smooth ticketing and audience management.
  
• Monitor ticketing data, attendance trends, and venuecapacity.
  
• Coordinate with government entities, venue operators,cultural partners, international institutions, and production companies.
  
• Manage vendor sourcing, contracts, tenders, and servicedelivery.
  
• Maintain strong relationships with technical suppliers,touring companies, and event partners.
  
• Supervise technical and operations teams, contractors, andexternal event staff.
  
• Identify staffing requirements and oversee recruitment,onboarding, and training of event personnel.
  
• Monitor team performance, workload, and compliance withoperational and safety procedures.
  

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, venue requirements,and organisational policies.
  
• Conduct event and venue risk assessments and implementappropriate mitigation measures.
  
• Maintain health and safety standards for employees, artists,contractors, and audiences.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Production,Event Operations, or a related discipline.
  
• Master's degree or Arts Management qualification is anadvantage.
  
• Minimum 8 years of experience in technical production, eventoperations, or large-scale project management, preferably within the arts,culture, or live entertainment sectors.
  
• Proven experience delivering large-scale culturalproductions or high-profile live events; international experience is anadvantage.
  
• Strong technical knowledge of AV, staging, lighting, andsound.
  
• Demonstrated leadership and experience managingmultidisciplinary teams and complex event operations.
  
• Strong project management, budgeting, procurement, andvendor management skills.
  
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solvingabilities, with the ability to perform under pressure.