A&D System Manager

About The RoleWe are recruiting an A&D System Manager for a dedicated full-time team delivering accreditation at a major international multi-sport event. The role sits within our client's Accreditation function. It is based on site in Riyadh, KSA, and runs from ASAP until the end of December 2026, covering system readiness, event time and close-out.The event will bring together thousands of athletes and team officials from across the region, competing across multiple sports and venues.You will:Run the A&D system provided by the Organising Committee as part of the Event Management System (EMS)Make sure the registration and accreditation data of every stakeholder group is accurate and secureGet the system tested, validated and fully ready before the event beginsKeep the system live and supported across all venues during the eventThe system covers athletes, team officials, workforce, volunteers, media and other accredited stakeholders, and you will be its operational owner. You will work alongside the Accreditation Manager, delegation management, venue operations, security, the EMS provider and IT teams.This role is hands-on. You will configure the system, manage permissions, troubleshoot issues and produce the reporting yourself, not just oversee others doing it.Key ResponsibilitiesSystem ManagementManage system settings, accreditation categories, user permissions, access privileges and operational workflows in line with approved requirementsSupport the implementation and maintenance of the accreditation privilege matrix, ensuring correct access rights for each accredited categoryData IntegrityOversee the registration and accreditation data of all accredited stakeholder groupsEnsure accurate collection, verification, updating and maintenance of accreditation and delegation informationEnsure confidentiality, secure handling of personal information and compliance with data protection and accreditation protocolsBadge Production and IntegrationCoordinate with accreditation teams on badge information, printing requirements and system integration for badge production and distributionTesting and Technical SupportConduct system testing, validate workflows and ensure full operational readiness before the eventMonitor system performance, identify technical issues and coordinate with the EMS provider and IT teams for timely resolutionEvent-Time Operations and ReportingOversee live system operations during the event, ensuring continuous availability and immediate issue resolution across all venuesGenerate accreditation statistics, registration updates, system performance reports and daily operational reports for managementRequirementsRequirements5+ years' experience in the events industry or equivalent, including hands-on management of accreditation, registration or event management systemsProven record of maintaining accurate, high-volume stakeholder data under tight deadlinesYour own laptop with the software required for the roleAble to start at short notice and remain for the full contract periodIdeal BackgroundAccreditation experience at Olympic-movement, multi-sport or major international sporting events: strong advantageExperience working with an event management or accreditation platformFamiliarity with privilege matrices, access zoning and badge production workflowsLanguagesEnglish: requiredArabic: preferredWorking ConditionsFull-time and exclusive: fully dedicated to the project for the contract periodMobilisation: ASAPOn site in Riyadh: role is based in Riyadh, KSA, with support across all venuesOpen to international and KSA-based candidates: international candidates must be willing to relocate to Riyadh for the contract periodOwn equipment: you must have your own laptop with the required softwareBenefitsVisa, accommodation and transportation included for candidates relocating to Riyadh