EY Arena - Event Technology Support Specialist - Riyadh at EY

EY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Arena in Riyadh seeks an Event Technology Support Specialist to lead technology planning and execution for client workshops and wavespace programmes on-site. You will configure spaces, conduct pre-session checks, and provide real-time troubleshooting to ensure seamless experiences for senior stakeholders.

The role requires hands-on experience with enterprise AV systems, Teams environments, and a proactive approach in a high-pressure client-facing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise AV environments and live event support.
• Ability to configure and prepare immersive workshop spaces.
• Strong troubleshooting across AV, hardware, software and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology planning and execution for client workshops and wavespace programmes.
• Configure and prepare wavespace environment for immersive experiences.
• Perform pre-session checks and dry runs with facilitators and stakeholders.
• Provide real-time technical support during live sessions and troubleshoot.
• Operate and maintain LED walls, interactive displays, control systems, and Teams Rooms.
• Ensure technology readiness and routine health checks.

Skills

AV troubleshooting

Microsoft Teams

Client-facing

On-site support

Stakeholder management

Tools

Enterprise AV systems

Networking concepts

Job description

EY Arena - Event Technology Support Specialist - Riyadh at EY in الرياض, S01, SA.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Location: Riyadh

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary: Competitive

Date: Oct 21, 2026

Job description Requisition ID: 1754625

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity EY wavespace Riyadh is a flagship, executive-facing environment designed to host immersive client workshops, leadership engagements, and strategic programmes across government, infrastructure, energy, and enterprise sectors.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead technology planning and execution for client workshops, leadership sessions, and wavespace programmes


• Configure and prepare the wavespace environment to enable immersive and design thinking experiences


• Conduct pre-session technical checks and dry runs with facilitators and stakeholders


• Provide real-time technical support during live sessions, ensuring rapid troubleshooting and fallback solutions


• Operate and maintain AV systems including LED walls, interactive displays, control systems, and Microsoft Teams Rooms


• Ensure technology readiness and perform routine health checks and maintenance


• Act as the primary on-site technology point of contact during workshops and events


• Collaborate with facilitators, account teams, vendors, and global wavespace teams


• Support onboarding and training of additional or backup support personnel


• Proactively identify and implement improvements to enhance client experience and technology reliability


• Ensure compliance with EY security, governance, and risk standards


• Support inspections, audits, and readiness checks for key client engagements

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong troubleshooting skills across AV, hardware, software, and collaboration platforms


• Hands-on experience with enterprise AV systems and Microsoft Teams environments


• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, client-facing settings


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Ideally, you’ll also

• Hold AV certifications (e.g., CTS, Dante, Crestron, Extron)


• Possess networking knowledge including AV-over-IP concepts


• Have experience supporting executive briefing centres, innovation hubs, or similar environments


• Hold network certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA


• Be familiar with enterprise IT/AV governance, access control, and data security


• Have prior experience working in the Middle East or in culturally diverse client environments


• Be fluent in English, with Business Arabic proficiency strongly preferred

What we look for We are looking for a technically strong and client-focused professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving capability, and confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

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