Events Manager
DataVolt · Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tailor my CV for this job — freeCompany DescriptionDataVolt is a global leader in sustainable and innovative data center solutions. We provide businesses across the world with the infrastructure they need to connect, collaborate, and grow in the data-driven landscape of today. Our solutions focus on security, reliability, scalability, and sustainability, empowering our clients to truly achieve digital transformation. We have strategically positioned operations in Riyadh, Dubai, Mumbai, Tashkent, Kuala Lumpur and California and are committed to shaping a sustainable digital future through groundbreaking innovation.ResponsibilitiesYou will play a critical role in delivering DataVolt’s brand message and value proposition to the technology ecosystem in KSA, the GCC, Central Asia and beyond.The role’s core focus is owning and driving DataVolt’s events calendar, from planning through to execution. You will also be supporting the wider communications program and the key initiatives that drive business growth, in both English and Arabic. The immediate focus will be delivering a range of events in KSA, including FII and LEAP, while maturing our events strategy across other key markets such as the US and Central Asia. Over time, the role will help set a new benchmark for how DataVolt shows up as a leader in sovereign, sustainable AI infrastructure, with a brand that is synonymous with consistency, credibility and quality.Experience & QualificationsA bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related discipline is preferred but not required. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.Must be available to work outside normal office hours during event periods and to travel extensively within KSA, which remains the role’s primary focus, as well as internationally for venue inspections, supplier meetings, rehearsals and event delivery in markets such as the US and Central Asia. Must be comfortable working across time zones, local working practices and cross-border travel requirementsAt least 8 years of experience with a genuine mix of events, corporate communications and marketing.Proven experience delivering multiple concurrent corporate and industry events across the full planning and logistics lifecycle, ideally including major regional platforms such as FII, LEAP, GITEX or similar. This includes:Venue management and production partnersSpeaker, VIP and attendee managementDomestic and international travel and accommodationLogistics, including transport, catering, permits, event staffing and on-site operationsBudget management and reconciliationExperience in-house at a technology, telecommunications, energy, infrastructure or giga-project organisation, or at an agency supporting clients of this kind.Demonstrated corporate communications experience, including writing announcements, press releases, executive speeches, talking points and digital content.Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic based in RiyadhMust be able to write and edit communications content, not just coordinate it.Able to turn technical and commercial topics into clear, compelling content for different audiences, from executives and government to media and employees.