Chief, Citywide Major Events Operations

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya is seeking a Director, Major Events Operations to translate strategy into city-wide operating plans, ensuring safe, guest-focused delivery across public spaces and temporary infrastructure.

The role leads cross-functional teams, coordinates governance routines, and provides operational assurance from planning through post-event review, with a focus on readiness, risk and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in planning and delivering complex, high-profile events.
• Experience leading public realm or city-side event operations across multiple functions.
• Proven experience acting as a deputy or senior operational lead coordinating teams and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of city-wide and district-level event operations plans, including readiness and safety.
• Coordinate governance, workshops, action trackers and reporting cycles for timely issue closure.
• Manage readiness, assurance, risk, testing and post-event improvement processes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor degree in Event/Operations/Business/Engineering/Facilities/Hospitality

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Certification in project/event management

Job description

Qiddiya is seeking a Director, Major Events Operations to translate strategy into city-wide operating plans, ensuring safe, guest-focused delivery across public spaces and temporary infrastructure.

The role leads cross-functional teams, coordinates governance routines, and provides operational assurance from planning through post-event review, with a focus on readiness, risk and continuous improvement.