Head of Live Events Production & Operations

YAX; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time leadership role

Work on major events and experiential

Collaborative environment

Job summary

YAX in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned Head of Productions and Operations to drive delivery of major events, exhibitions and brand activations. You will lead production teams, coordinate with vendors, and ensure flawless onsite execution from concept through completion.

The role requires 10+ years in live events, strong leadership, budget control and Saudi market knowledge. You will work closely with stakeholders to meet timelines and safety standards while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Technical Production, Event Management or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience delivering live events, exhibitions, brand activations and complex temporary builds.
• At least 5 years in a senior production or operations leadership role, managing teams and multiple projects at the same time.
• Proven Saudi Arabia project experience and strong knowledge of local suppliers, venues and approval processes.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, materials, staging, audiovisual systems, logistics and onsite execution.
• Ability to manage budgets, BOQs, resource plans, safety risks and tight deadlines.
• Ability to read technical and CAD drawings, with proficiency in Excel and project scheduling tools.
• Excellent Arabic and English communication skills, decisive leadership and calm problem solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead productions and operations for major events and experiential projects.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, procurement, and risk management with local Saudi suppliers and venues.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless delivery and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team leadership

Problem solving under pressure

Bilingual: Arabic/English

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering/Technical Production/Event Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Project scheduling tools

CAD drawings (read)

Job description

YAX in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned Head of Productions and Operations to drive delivery of major events, exhibitions and brand activations. You will lead production teams, coordinate with vendors, and ensure flawless onsite execution from concept through completion.

The role requires 10+ years in live events, strong leadership, budget control and Saudi market knowledge. You will work closely with stakeholders to meet timelines and safety standards while maintaining high quality standards.