Senior Project Manager — Immersive Attractions

LF Studios; Hazelwood (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeFormations / LF Studios is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead custom projects for themed attractions, museums, and immersive experiences worldwide. You will collaborate with Producers, Designers, Production, Purchasing, and Finance to translate creative ideas into guest experiences.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates exceptionally well, and leads without direct authority, managing projects from kickoff to closeout with a focus on schedule,

Qualifications

• Five or more years of project management experience in custom manufacturing, fabrication, themed entertainment, construction, museum exhibits, scenic fabrication, or a related industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to travel as required for client meetings and project installations.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects from kickoff through final delivery.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Set priorities and maintain momentum across all phases of the project.
• Anticipate risks and develop proactive solutions before issues affect performance.
• Deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to LifeFormations' quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Build trusted relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness.
• Lead project meetings, status reviews, and milestone presentations.
• Manage client expectations while balancing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen long-term client relationships.
• Own project financial performance from award through closeout.
• Monitor project profitability and flag financial risks early.
• Prepare pricing and documentation for change orders.
• Collaborate with Finance to maintain accurate forecasting and billing.
• Identify technical, financial, operational, and schedule risks.
• Evaluate tradeoffs between cost, quality, and schedule.
• Escalate significant issues with recommended solutions.
• Maintain project stability through proactive planning and decision-making.
• Coordinate project reviews throughout fabrication and assembly.
• Verify deliverables meet LifeFormations' quality expectations.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and client reviews.
• Coordinate installation logistics and project turnover.
• Lead project closeout and lessons-learned reviews.

Skills

Project management experience

Multi-project management

Financial budgeting/forecasting

Organizational skills

Written/verbal communication

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

LifeFormations / LF Studios is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead custom projects for themed attractions, museums, and immersive experiences worldwide. You will collaborate with Producers, Designers, Production, Purchasing, and Finance to translate creative ideas into guest experiences.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates exceptionally well, and leads without direct authority, managing projects from kickoff to closeout with a focus on schedule,