Technical Project Manager (TPM001)

Foreground Consultancy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Technical Project Manager for an international events agency. The role involves overseeing technical planning and execution for live events, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in project management and a deep understanding of local regulations and technical systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technical project management for live events or broadcast production.
• Deep knowledge of Saudi permitting, venue safety standards, and local supplier networks.
• Hands-on familiarity with LED walls, projection mapping, lighting desks, audio systems, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical planning across AV, staging, lighting, and digital tech for live events.
• Oversee installation timelines and compliance with venue regulations.
• Lead onsite setup, rehearsals, and operations, ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Compliance

Operations

Lighting

Arabic

Timelines

Infrastructure

Networking

Regulations

Troubleshooting

Planning

Engineering

Project Management

English

Management

Job description

Job Description:

Foreground is hiring on behalf of an international events agency for a technically skilled, problem-solving Technical Project Manager, responsible for the technical planning, setup, and troubleshooting of AV, lighting, rigging, and stage infrastructure across major events.

This role acts as the technical lead on-site, bridging creative ambition with engineering execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage technical planning across AV, staging, lighting, and digital tech for live events and brand experiences.
2. Oversee installation timelines, load-in/load-out sequences, and compliance with venue regulations.
3. Work closely with producers, designers, and suppliers to ensure alignment on specifications and feasibility.
4. Conduct technical site surveys and coordinate supplier RFPs and contracts.
5. Lead onsite setup, rehearsals, and operations, ensuring safety, quality, and performance delivery.

Ideal Profile

1. 10+ years in technical project management for live events or broadcast production.
2. Deep knowledge of Saudi permitting, venue safety standards, and local supplier networks.
3. Hands-on familiarity with LED walls, projection mapping, lighting desks, audio systems, and networking.
4. Arabic is an advantage; English fluency required.

Required Skills

• Compliance
• Operations
• Lighting
• Arabic
• Hiring
• Timelines
• Infrastructure
• Networking
• Regulations
• Troubleshooting
• Suppliers
• Planning
• Engineering
• Project Management
• English
• Management