About the Role
Talent Blueprint FZ LLC is seeking a Fan ID Technical Manager to oversee the technical aspects of the Fan ID solution for a major international event. This role involves the planning, implementation, integration, testing, and operational delivery of the Fan ID technical ecosystem, ensuring its functionality and integration with various event and government systems. The Fan ID Technical Manager will be responsible for the successful technical execution of the Fan ID system, which is crucial for event access, security, and participant management. This position requires a proactive approach to technical challenges and strong coordination with diverse stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical planning, deployment, and operation of the Fan ID system throughout its project lifecycle.
- Manage the integration of Fan ID systems with ticketing, accreditation, access control, immigration, security, and other relevant platforms.
- Coordinate with technology providers, system integrators, government entities, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
- Oversee system architecture, define interface requirements, manage APIs, specify data exchange needs, and maintain technical documentation.
- Develop and manage detailed technical project plans, implementation schedules, testing plans, and operational readiness activities.
- Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), operational testing, and troubleshooting activities.
- Monitor system performance, stability, security, and availability before and during the operational phase of the event.
- Coordinate incident management, drive issue resolution, and oversee technical support activities.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data protection, privacy, and information security requirements.
- Support venue and site readiness activities and oversee the deployment of Fan ID-related infrastructure.
- Prepare technical reports, operational procedures, risk assessments, and post-project evaluations.
- Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and technical service providers.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in managing large-scale technology projects, identity management systems, digital platforms, ticketing systems, accreditation systems, or event technology operations.
- Demonstrated strong experience in managing complex system integrations and multi-stakeholder technology environments.
- Proven experience with identity management platforms, access control systems, ticketing systems, or government digital services.
- Solid understanding of APIs, system architecture, databases, cloud platforms, and core cybersecurity principles.
- Exceptional project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.
Technical Skills and Expertise
- Identity Management Systems
- Digital Platforms
- Ticketing Systems
- Accreditation Systems
- Event Technology Operations
- System Integrations
- Access Control Systems
- Government Digital Services
- APIs
- System Architecture
- Databases
- Cloud Platforms
- Cybersecurity Principles
- Fan ID and Digital Identity concepts
- Visitor Registration and Access Management
- Customer Onboarding Solutions
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Preferred Experience
- Supporting major international events, sporting events, exhibitions, festivals, government programs, or large-scale public initiatives.
- Experience with Fan ID, digital identity, visitor registration, accreditation, border management, access management, or large-scale customer onboarding solutions.
- Coordinating with government technology entities, national digital platforms, and identity management ecosystems.
- Relevant certifications in project management, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, or identity and access management are highly desirable.
Work Details
This is a contract position with Talent Blueprint FZ LLC, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The contract duration is from July 1, 2026, to February 15, 2027. The role requires 5-10 years of experience.