Universal Creative · 1 hour ago
Technical Program Manager, Ride/Show- Ride Systems (Expat to Japan)
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expUniversal Creative is a division of Universal Studios that focuses on the development of attractions and themed entertainment. The Technical Program Manager will provide technical management and oversight for ride and show systems, ensuring successful specification, design, production, and installation of attractions while managing budgets and schedules.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Leads Universal Creative technical teams in existing park expansion and new venue development
Oversees and validates engineering analyses, development of technical documents, and technical decision making
Oversees creation of scope(s) of work documentation and awarding of contracts to vendors based on quantitative requirements derived from interpreting creative intent and employing Universal Specifications
Leads integration and delivery of overall Ride and Show systems and attractions
Advises, coordinates, and is accountable for the status and engineering quality of Ride and Show systems including areas of risk or potential future risks
Responsible for creation of overall budget and schedule for complex attractions and themed entertainment offerings
Oversees all technical interaction within Universal Creative and between vendors, sub-contractors, and relevant third parties involved with Ride and Show systems
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an applicable technical field required
8+ Years: Required experience in theme park specific technical/engineering role(s)
8+ Years: Required Vendor Management experience with significant in-field installation related experience
8+ Years: Required related experience
Strength in schedule analysis and contract management required
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to organize and manage a complex series of tasks and vendor(s) to develop and implement show and ride systems
Comfortable influencing decisions of major nature. High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will
Comfortable working in a non-routine environment with frequently changing situations
Some global travel may be required (less than 30%)
Preferred
Project experience in theme park development, construction, show and ride systems design or fabrication within the entertainment/theme park industry preferred
5-8 Years: Preferred experience with contract management and practices in the theme park and/or construction industries
Advanced degrees preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Company
Universal Creative
At Universal Creative, we design, develop, and deliver the most compelling themed entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences around the globe.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gene Dobrzyn
Senior Vice President, Chief Project Management Officer
Erica Landis
Assistant Director, Human Resources Business Partner
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