Events Manager

About DataVolt

DataVolt is a global provider of sustainable and innovative data center solutions, offering infrastructure for businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow. The company focuses on security, reliability, scalability, and sustainability to support digital transformation for its clients. DataVolt operates in Riyadh, Dubai, Mumbai, Tashkent, Kuala Lumpur, and California, with a commitment to sustainable digital futures through innovation.

The Role of Events Manager

The Events Manager will play a critical role in communicating DataVolt’s brand message and value proposition to the technology ecosystem across KSA, the GCC, Central Asia, and other regions. This full-time position, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, involves owning and driving DataVolt’s events calendar from planning to execution. The role also supports the broader communications program and key initiatives aimed at business growth, requiring proficiency in both English and Arabic. The immediate focus will be on delivering events within KSA, including FII and LEAP, while developing the events strategy for markets such as the US and Central Asia. The Events Manager will contribute to establishing DataVolt as a leader in sovereign, sustainable AI infrastructure, ensuring brand consistency, credibility, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage DataVolt’s events calendar, overseeing planning and execution.
• Deliver a range of events in KSA, including major platforms such as FII and LEAP.
• Develop and mature the events strategy across key international markets, including the US and Central Asia.
• Support the wider communications program and business growth initiatives.
• Ensure brand representation is consistent, credible, and high-quality across all events.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• At least 8 years of experience combining events, corporate communications, and marketing.

• Proven experience in delivering multiple concurrent corporate and industry events across the full planning and logistics lifecycle, including major regional platforms such as FII, LEAP, or GITEX. This includes:

  • Venue management and production partner coordination.
  • Speaker, VIP, and attendee management.
  • Domestic and international travel and accommodation logistics.
  • Logistics for transport, catering, permits, event staffing, and on-site operations.
  • Budget management and reconciliation.
• Experience working in-house at a technology, telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, or giga-project organization, or at an agency supporting such clients.
• Demonstrated corporate communications experience, including writing announcements, press releases, executive speeches, talking points, and digital content.
• Ability to write and edit communications content, not solely coordinate it.
• Capability to transform technical and commercial topics into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences, including executives, government, media, and employees.

Work Environment and Travel

• The role requires availability to work outside normal office hours during event periods.
• Extensive travel within KSA is required, as it remains the primary focus of the role.
• International travel for venue inspections, supplier meetings, rehearsals, and event delivery in markets such as the US and Central Asia is also necessary.
• The candidate must be comfortable working across different time zones, adapting to local working practices, and managing cross-border travel requirements.

Language Proficiency

• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic are required.