Senior Live Events Production Lead

Web Summit; Qatar; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Summit in Qatar is seeking a Production Assistant Manager to support the Live Events Team in delivering world‑class experiences. You will lead production activities, coordinate with suppliers and staff, and drive cost control while ensuring safe, high‑quality event execution.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in production management, fluency in Arabic, and strong skills in AutoCAD/Vectorworks/REVIT, Excel, and Google Docs.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years proven experience in a production management related capacity.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
• Fluent Arabic speaker.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or REVIT.
• Strong Excel and Google Docs experience.
• Able to meet tight and moving deadlines.
• Independent, ambitious, and proactive.
• Experience budgeting productions and events.
• Knowledge of rigging, AV, lighting, staging.
• Site management experience including power, transport and warehousing.
• Experience working with suppliers and freelance staff.
• Ability to draft procurement specifications.
• Understanding of event layouts and production plans.
• Familiar with Qatar venues and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Bring the event to life and deliver an amazing attendee experience.
• Manage production with suppliers and key personnel for flawless operation.
• Assist in technical solutions to creative designs.
• Support cost forecasting and expenditure tracking with procurement.
• Create and run production schedules with suppliers.
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams and clients.
• Develop project timelines as part of management.

Skills

Production management

Budget control

Vendor coordination

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

REVIT

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

Web Summit in Qatar is seeking a Production Assistant Manager to support the Live Events Team in delivering world‑class experiences. You will lead production activities, coordinate with suppliers and staff, and drive cost control while ensuring safe, high‑quality event execution.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in production management, fluency in Arabic, and strong skills in AutoCAD/Vectorworks/REVIT, Excel, and Google Docs.