Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Manager to oversee and coordinate all technical operations for World Stage Design (WSD) 2025—an internationally renowned event celebrating excellence in design for performance. WSD 2025 brings together designers, artists, educators, and professionals from across the globe to share knowledge, explore innovation, and push the boundaries of performance design.

The Technical Manager will be at the heart of delivering a seamless and inspiring festival experience, ensuring the efficient delivery of technical services across a range of performances, exhibitions, workshops, and talks. This role requires a hands-on leader with extensive knowledge of lighting, sound, staging, and AV technologies, as well as a strong grasp of health and safety regulations within live event settings.