Company Description Apex Events, the events and production division of APEX BUSINESS SOLUTIONS WLL, is a team of experienced, creative, and dynamic professionals specializing in end-to-end event management. Headquartered in Qatar, the company manages a wide range of events and focuses on delivering distinct concepts, identities, and visions for every project. Apex Events is committed to simplifying event planning and improving the overall quality of event management services for its clients. The organization positions itself as a comprehensive partner, providing a wholesome solution for all event needs. Team members collaborate closely with clients and partners to create impactful experiences in a fast-paced environment.
Role Description The Event Technical Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Doha, Qatar, responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of events from planning through execution. This role coordinates audiovisual, lighting, staging, and related technical systems, ensuring they meet event specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards. The Event Technical Manager works closely with project managers, production teams, vendors, and venue staff to design technical setups, manage installations, troubleshoot issues, and supervise technical crews during rehearsals and live events. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing event requirements, preparing technical plans and budgets, conducting site visits, organizing equipment logistics, and monitoring system performance throughout each event. The role also involves documenting best practices, evaluating new technologies, and contributing to continuous improvement in event production processes.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret technical requirements, assess risks, and make data-informed decisions.
- Candidates should possess team management skills, including experience leading technical crews, coordinating cross-functional teams, and mentoring staff.
- Candidates should possess technical support expertise, with hands-on experience in audiovisual, lighting, staging, and related event technologies.
- Candidates should possess research and development (R&D) skills, including evaluating new equipment, tools, and technologies to enhance event production.
- Candidates should possess project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and managing multiple events concurrently.
- Experience in live events, concerts, conferences, or corporate productions, along with familiarity with health and safety standards, is preferred.
- Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, are important.