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Manager - Festival Cultural Program

Qiddiya Investment Company
CompanyQiddiya Investment Company
CategoryMarketing
LocationRiyadh
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelManager
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted14 May 2026
Last verified12 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workable)
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Description
Join us at Qiddiya, the future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture in Saudi Arabia. As one of the Kingdom’s most ambitious Vision 2030 giga-projects, Qiddiya is reimagining what’s possible — from world-class theme parks and arenas to immersive arts, motorsports, and outdoor adventures. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences while driving economic growth and national talent development. At Qiddiya, innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to shaping a vibrant new lifestyle destination. We are building more than just a city — we are building a legacy for generations to come. If you're driven by impact, creativity, and challenge, there’s a place for you here. Explore our current opportunities and be part of something extraordinary. Role Purpose Lead the planning and delivery of the core Cultural Festival programming, ensuring a high-impact, large-scale cultural program that drives visitor engagement and aligns with asset objectives.   Key Responsibilities Festival Program Planning ·       Develop, produce, deliver, and manage a high-volume portfolio of festival programming, including coordination of over 1,400 performances, events, and cultural activities ·       Structure programming across multiple zones and time slots to optimize flow and engagement ·       Ensure alignment with overall programming strategy and visitor demand, in coordination with Commercial, Cultural Ecosystem, and Marketing teams ·       Identify, engage, and manage third-party program experts, producers, and cultural partners to develop, produce, and deliver festival programming Large-Scale Program Delivery ·       Lead execution of all festival programming, ensuring coordination across multiple venues and activities ·       Manage daily program operations, schedules, and real-time adjustments ·       Ensure timely and seamless delivery of all performances and experiences   Performer & Participant Management ·       Coordinate onboarding, scheduling, and management of performers, artists, and contributors including regional, international, and government-affiliated participants and partners ·       Ensure readiness of all participants, including rehearsals, technical requirements and performance delivery ·       Manage high-volume and diverse participant groups, ensuring seamless coordination and consistent quality Real-Time Operations & Optimization ·       Monitor program performance during the festival and adjust schedules dynamically ·       Address operational challenges in real time in coordination with Operations ·       Ensure continuity and quality under high-pressure conditions Performance Monitoring ·       Track attendance, engagement, and program effectiveness across the festival ·       Identify high-performing and underperforming content ·       Provide insights to improve future festival programming Key Success Metrics ·       Festival attendance and engagement ·       On-time delivery of programming ·       Visitor satisfaction ·       Revenue performance of festival programming against budget targets ·       Contribution of programming to overall asset financial performance Required Skills & Competencies ·       Experience in large-scal