Parks & Resorts Lead

Socket.dev; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401k matching

Flexible vacation

Training & development

Job summary

Qvest US seeks an experienced technology leader to scale its Parks & Resorts footprint, driving business development and overseeing client engagements with top-tier consulting teams.

The ideal candidate brings deep Parks & Resorts expertise, a track record of market opportunities, and a passion for delivering innovative technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of project management experience in SDLC & implementation-based projects in Parks & Resorts.
• Over 10 years in Parks & Resorts with success leading digital transformation and tech ecosystems.
• Understanding guest lifecycle, monetization, and immersive park experiences.

Responsibilities

• Delivery oversight for senior client stakeholders, managing relationships and delivering top-tier solutions.
• Manage timelines, budgets and quality outcomes across implementations.
• Identify risks and drive timely resolution with transparent reporting.
• Lead consulting teams and develop actionable plans from complex business challenges.

Skills

Parks & Resorts domain expertise

Business development leadership

Client engagements

SDLC project management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, CS, business administration

Tools

Machine Learning/Applied AI systems

Job description

Who We Are

Qvest US is the global leader in technology and business consulting for the Media & Entertainment and Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail industries. We strategize, advise, design, develop and implement future-forward business & technology solutions. With expertise in digital media supply chain, data & analytics, IP & rights management, broadcast transformation, Salesforce and applied AI, our exceptionally talented teams partner with Fortune 1,000 companies to revolutionize markets and set new industry standards.

Who We're Seeking

Qvest is seeking an experienced technology leader to scale and strengthen our footprint within the Parks & Resorts space. As a trusted advisor to senior executives, you will drive business development, oversee complex client engagements, and lead high-performing consulting teams. This role will oversee business development and client engagements in the Parks & Resorts sector, establishing Qvest as a premier, long-term technology partner for industry leaders.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in the Parks & Resorts domain, a proven ability to capture new market opportunities, and a passion for delivering innovative technology solutions.

What You’ll Do

Delivery Oversight

• Be the trusted advisor for senior client stakeholders within the Parks & Resorts space, managing relationships, and delivering top-tier solutions
• Ensure successful project delivery by managing timelines, budgets, and quality outcomes across implementations
• Manage risks, issues and bugs, providing transparency of issue status and creating a process of timely resolution
• Independently deliver complex engagements with multiple resources and/or projects
• Understand, develop and articulate complex business challenges into actionable plans
• Recruit, coach, and lead consulting teams, fostering a culture of excellence and growth

Business Growth

• Develop and implement a strategic business growth plan aligned with Qvest’s objectives, market trends, and client needs within the Parks & Resorts space
• Drive revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, expanding client relationships, and effectively positioning our consulting services within Parks & Resorts.
• Sustainably develop close relationships with decision-makers (C-suite, Technical, Digital and Marketing Senior Management) based on trust, integrity and client satisfaction.
• Be a brand ambassador for Qvest, representing the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to promote our brand, expand professional networks, and identify business opportunities.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of project management experience for SDLC & implementation-based projects in the the Parks & Resorts industry
• 10+ years of experience in the Parks & Resorts industry, with proven success leading digital transformation initiatives & optimizing technology ecosystems
• A deep understanding of the Parks & Resorts industry, key players, and ecosystem, including: Guest lifecycle & monetization, Guest lifetime value & lifetime spend, personalized & immersive experience, custom park content & licensing
• A track record of success in driving business growth and revenue from clients in the Parks & Resorts space, preferably in a management consulting environment
• Experience implementing Machine Learning/Applied AI-driven systems, ideally within the Parks & Resorts space
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to create compelling pitch decks and technical proposals
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage delivery of custom development projects based on business requirements using Agile methodologies
• Experience in project planning, including building and managing to project plans, budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting status to clients and internal teams
• Experience managing and coaching successful teams through client-facing projects
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, computer science, business administration, or other related fields
• Based in Orlando, FL or in Los Angeles, CA with the ability to travel regularly to Orlando, FL

Preferred Experience

• Experience at a large consulting firm (e.g., Accenture, Deloitte, EY, PWC)

Travel Requirements

Employees are responsible for traveling to and from client sites as required by their project or assignment, regardless of location. Travel may include sites outside the employee’s primary office location, state, or region.

Remote & Hybrid Work

While remote or hybrid work may be permitted for certain projects, client needs take precedence. Employees are expected to report onsite at the client location when required by the project scope, client request, or management directive.

Life at Qvest

We were founded on a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness, and this permeates each of our initiatives, both client-facing and internal. We offer a wide selection of benefits including medical, dental & vision, 401k matching and flexible vacation; we sponsor training to advance our teams’ skill sets and we prioritize our employees’ professional growth paths. Qvest US is currently 300+ people strong and we’ve been recognized as a “Best Place to Work,” a “Great Place to Work,” “Fastest Growing,” and “A Jewel.”

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qvest applies this stance to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including internships, at all levels of employment.