Falcon's Beyond · 2 months ago
Project Manager (Falcon’s Creative Group)
In Office, Orlando, FL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFalcon’s Beyond is a diversified global entertainment, consumer experience, and technology enterprise that accelerates intellectual property activations concurrently across physical and digital experiences. The Project Manager is a senior role responsible for the comprehensive oversight of large-scale themed entertainment projects, managing client relationships, and directing teams to ensure project goals are met.
EnterpriseInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Own the full project lifecycle, from contract award through final turnover and closeout, across all disciplines (e.g., scenic, AV, show systems, ride, engineering, controls, media)
Define and execute project delivery strategy, aligning internal and external resources with contractual deliverables and client expectations
Lead and manage multiple upcoming project managers, providing oversight, coaching, and direction across their assigned scopes
Partner with the Assistant Project Director, Project Director or VP of Project Management to develop staffing strategies, performance metrics, and resourcing plans for complex projects or project portfolios
Serve as the primary interface for executive-level clients, communicating progress, issues, risks, and solutions with clarity and authority
Lead executive project reviews, client presentations, and key stakeholder engagements to reinforce alignment and trust
Resolve escalated project issues involving cost, scope, change, or performance by aligning internal and external teams toward resolution
Own the master project schedule and overall budget performance, including EAC (Estimate at Completion), earned value tracking, and critical path management
Approve high-value vendor contracts, purchase orders, and change orders within delegated financial authority
Ensure that contingency, allowances, and escalation measures are properly forecasted and managed across all project phases
Oversee contract interpretation and compliance across internal scopes and external vendors; provide commercial recommendations to leadership
Manage scope changes, RFIs, and claims in coordination with legal, estimating, and executive teams to protect contractual interests
Drive strategy for high-value contracts and change orders
Develop and maintain the project risk register; lead mitigation strategies across technical, financial, schedule, and reputational risks
Ensure governance reviews are executed at key project milestones and that business standards for quality, safety, and compliance are met or exceeded
Represent business in interactions with authorities, legal counsel, and third-party certifying agencies when necessary
Coordinate integration across multiple disciplines and stakeholders including Creative, Technical Design, Estimating, Legal, and Operations
Oversee phased turnover processes, commissioning strategies, and O&M deliverables for assigned scopes or projects
Facilitate handover to ongoing operations teams and provide post-installation support as required
Serve as the senior-most delivery leader on the project team, managing internal alignment across project management, engineering, design, and production
Mentor Project Managers; support performance reviews, succession planning, and staff development
Promote cultural values, safety leadership, and project excellence across all teams and vendors
Qualification
Required
Must have or be able to quickly acquire knowledge of company structure (mission, goals, and objectives), and policies and procedures
5-10 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years leading full-scope, client-facing, complex, themed entertainment projects (theme parks, immersive attractions, etc.)
PMP Certification (or working toward certification, to be obtained within 1 year of employment)
Demonstrated success managing $10M+ projects or multi-disciplinary segments within large programs
Expertise in schedule control (CPM, P6/MSP), budget forecasting, earned value, risk mitigation, and change management
Deep knowledge of project delivery models, contracts (lump sum, GMP, T&M), and vendor engagement strategies
Strong command of cross-functional systems typical in themed environments (AV, SFX, lighting, ride integration, media)
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, including managing PMs, technical teams, and vendors across multiple geographies
Excellent executive-level written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Project, Office 365, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, and project reporting tools
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Design, Themed Entertainment, or equivalent work experience
Valid driver's license; ability to travel both domestically and internationally as project needs dictate
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, if needed
Preferred
Knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit is a plus
Company
Falcon's Beyond
Falcon’s Beyond is a diversified global entertainment, experience, and technology enterprise that expands intellectual properties (IPs) concurrently across digital and physical experiences.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-10-05IPO
Leadership Team
Cecil Magpuri
Chief Executive Officer
Jason Ambler
Chief Content Officer
Recent News
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