Director of Operations – Deliver Show-Stopping Operations
About the Company
An entertainment company producing events, festivals, and venue experiences across Saudi Arabia. The operations team runs venues, production, licensing, and the safety systems large crowds depend on.
Why Join Us?
You will build the operational backbone of a sector the Kingdom is investing in, with a calendar that grows every quarter.
Role Overview
The Director of Operations will own venue and event operations, leading site teams and the safety, licensing, and vendor systems events run on.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own event and venue operational delivery.
- Lead venue managers and production teams.
- Run licensing, permits, and compliance.
- Own crowd safety and emergency procedures.
- Manage vendors, security, and medical services.
- Plan seasons and major event calendars.
- Own P&L for events and venues.
- Develop national talent in operations roles.
Requirements:
- 12+ years in events or venue operations, with 5+ at director level.
- Large-scale event delivery experience.
- Safety and crowd-management credentials.
- Licensing and regulatory experience in the region.
- Riyadh-based; Arabic and English.
- Degree in events management or business.
- Composed in the countdown; meticulous after.
What We Offer:
- A tax-free salary with family benefits.
- A calendar that grows every quarter.
- National investment behind the sector.
- Crowds that test and prove your systems.
- A stage few operations directors ever get.
If showtime is your deadline, apply today and deliver it safely.
Job Category: Manager Chief Operating Officer General Manager
Job Type: Contract Full-time
Job Location: Qatar Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Riyadh