Technical Manager, Sea - Immersive Cruise Experiences

RWS Global; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company Pension

25 days paid holiday

Parental leave & childcare support

Flexible working (office/remote)

Job summary

RWS Global seeks a Technical Manager Special Projects, Sea (UK) to lead the end-to-end planning and technical delivery of bespoke entertainment and guest experiences across the cruise portfolio. You will drive projects from initial concept through to execution, including cruises, immersive experiences and ship refits, coordinating with multiple internal teams and external vendors.

You will manage budgets, schedules and stakeholders while ensuring safety, quality and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Technical Management, Technical Theatre, Live Event Production, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in live entertainment or related industries.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, procurement and vendor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and technical delivery of assigned projects from concept through launch and close-out.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across the Sea division within scope, schedule and budget.
• Develop detailed technical calendars, project plans and critical paths.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning and handover of new experiences.
• Coordinate with Creative, Production, Operations and Client teams to deliver guest experiences.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Adaptability

Multi-project management

Education

Degree/qualification in Technical Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Project management software

Job description

RWS Global seeks a Technical Manager Special Projects, Sea (UK) to lead the end-to-end planning and technical delivery of bespoke entertainment and guest experiences across the cruise portfolio. You will drive projects from initial concept through to execution, including cruises, immersive experiences and ship refits, coordinating with multiple internal teams and external vendors.

You will manage budgets, schedules and stakeholders while ensuring safety, quality and guest experience.