Technical Program Manager, Ride/Show- Ride Systems (UK Project)

Universal Creative; Bedford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Creative is hiring in Bedford, England for a role that requires expertise in technical management for theme park attractions. This position involves overseeing technical teams, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the quality of Ride and Show systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The role is pivotal in ensuring successful project outcomes and offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in theme park specific technical/engineering roles.
• 8+ years' vendor management experience with significant installation experience.
• 5-8 years' experience with contract management in theme park/construction industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams in park expansion and venue development.
• Create scope(s) of work documentation and award contracts.
• Oversee all technical interactions within Universal Creative.
• Ensure engineering quality of Ride and Show systems.
• Understand and participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities.

Skills

Technical management

Vendor management

Budgeting and scheduling

Engineering analyses

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Provides technical management and oversight, inclusive of budget and schedule, for an attraction or attractions. Responsible for the successful specification, bid/award, design, production, installation, and acceptance testing of Ride and/or Show systems, to include Audio, Special Effects, Projection, Lighting, Set/Scenic, Props, Show Action Equipment, Animated Figures, Ride Systems, Mechanical Systems, Network Systems, Parkwide Systems, Ride Control, and/or Show Control Systems. Role may have multiple direct reports who manage multiple aspects of an attraction or an entire attraction. Will provide daily subject matter expertise and guidance to the project team.

Major 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.

Additional Information

Directly supervises 0‑10 exempt and 0‑3 non‑exempt team members; indirectly supervises the efforts of vendors assembled to support specific project‑related tasks. Number and types of staff will vary dependent upon the project.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable technical field required. Advanced degrees preferred.

Experience

• 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.
• 5‑8 years preferred experience with contract management and practices in the theme park and/or construction industries. 8+ years required related experience. Theme park specific experience is highly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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