Senior Manager, Rides & Attractions Maintenance

Dubai Holding; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Holding Entertainment is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the Rides and Attractions Maintenance function. Drive preventive maintenance programmes, lead a multidisciplinary team, and ensure safe, reliable operation of rides and facilities across our entertainment assets.

You will manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with operations, learning, and leadership teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; postgraduate quals are a plus.
• Significant experience in theme parks, attractions, or similar tech services.
• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance or facilities teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls and automation systems.
• Experience in maintenance planning, budgeting and operational scheduling.
• Solid understanding of safety, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lead teams, develop talent and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple functions and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive maintenance planning and annual testing programmes to maximise ride availability.
• Drive operational excellence by optimising Total Hourly Ride Capacity (THRC).
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and lifecycle management of rides, facilities and infrastructure.
• Manage technical services including facilities, landscape, logistics, and model shop operations.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary maintenance team with recruitment and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets; monitor performance and costs.
• Oversee contractor relationships and coordinate with external specialists for quality service.
• Drive continuous improvement by proactively resolving technical issues.
• Manage technical projects from development to handover within scope, time, and budget.
• Produce and present technical reports and performance metrics to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations, maintenance, learning and development, and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

IT literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Dubai Holding Entertainment is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the Rides and Attractions Maintenance function. Drive preventive maintenance programmes, lead a multidisciplinary team, and ensure safe, reliable operation of rides and facilities across our entertainment assets.

You will manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with operations, learning, and leadership teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.