Sports Activation Manager — Major Event in Riyadh

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC; Riyadh; Presencial; SAR 111.000 - 258.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC in Riyadh seeks an Activations Manager to supervise planning and execution of fan and sponsor activations for a major continental event. You will coordinate with suppliers, manage budgets, schedules, and safety standards to ensure high-quality experiences on time and within budget.

This freelance assignment runs from 22 October to 26 December 2026 in Riyadh, with on-site responsibilities and close collaboration with event operations and sponsors.

Formación

• Proven ability to oversee multiple activations simultaneously and manage build/delivery schedules.
• Strong budgeting, procurement, and cost control experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with large-scale activations or event villages is desirable.
• Fluent English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage the activation delivery plan including concepts, layouts, production requirements, content, schedules, and installation timelines.
• Coordinate with sponsors, rights holders, agencies, production teams, contractors and suppliers to meet objectives and brand guidelines.
• Oversee activation spaces: infrastructure, branding, signage, interactive experiences and facilities.
• Manage activation budgets, procurement, supplier deliverables and resources to meet timelines and costs.
• Lead on-site installation, readiness checks, daily operations, maintenance, and dismantling.
• Ensure activations comply with event standards, health and safety requirements and venue regulations.
• Monitor performance and resolve operational challenges to maintain visitor experience quality.
• Collaborate with event operations and other teams on access, logistics, scheduling, and site-wide needs.
• Provide regular progress updates, highlight risks, and maintain documentation during the activation period.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Supplier management

Descripción del empleo

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC in Riyadh seeks an Activations Manager to supervise planning and execution of fan and sponsor activations for a major continental event. You will coordinate with suppliers, manage budgets, schedules, and safety standards to ensure high-quality experiences on time and within budget.

This freelance assignment runs from 22 October to 26 December 2026 in Riyadh, with on-site responsibilities and close collaboration with event operations and sponsors.