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Senior Manager, RideShow Engineering Systems (Expat to Beijing)
Senior Manager, RideShow Engineering Systems (Expat to Beijing)Universal Orlando • Orlando, Florida, USA
Senior Manager, RideShow Engineering Systems (Expat to Beijing)

Senior Manager, RideShow Engineering Systems (Expat to Beijing)

Universal Orlando • Orlando, Florida, USA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

At Universal Creative we design develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences worldwide. Our innovative attractions immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.

Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of whats possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together were creating a Universe of fun always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical management inclusive of budget and schedule for an attraction or 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 whom manage multiple aspects of an attraction.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensures all Show and Ride equipment maintains the highest level of safety in accordance with Universal Specifications accepted manufacturing practices and applicable standards.
  • Provides technical guidance and vendor management of the design fabrication and day-to-day detailed installation test and adjust activities in the field. Vendor management includes participation in all aspects of both technical and project / contract management as it applies to vendor contracts directives and change orders.
  • Oversees all technical interaction with other project team members vendors sub-contractors and other relevant 3rd parties involved with Show and Ride systems. Develops an open working relationship with the facility & construction team and contractors to ensure a clear line of communication regarding installation test and adjust activities. Builds strong team cohesion and motivation within the attraction technical team.
  • Creates scope of work documentation and awards contracts to vendors based on quantitative requirements derived from interpreting creative intent and employing Universal Specifications. Leads enforcement of Show and Ride technical and safety principles to provide a quality product and necessary deliverables.
  • Advises coordinates and is accountable for the status and engineering quality of Show & Ride systems including areas of risk or potential future risks.
  • 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

  • Some global travel may be required (less than 30%).
  • Significant vendor management experience.
  • In-field installation experience.
  • Contract management experience in theme park and / or construction industries.
  • Project experience in theme park development construction show and ride systems design or fabrication within the entertainment / theme park industry preferred.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to organize and manage a complex series of tasks and vendor(s) to develop and implement show and ride systems.
  • Strength in schedule analysis and contract management required.
  • Comfortable influencing decisions of major nature. High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will.
  • Comfortable working in a non-routine environment with frequently changing situations.
  • EDUCATION

    Bachelors degree in an applicable technical field required. Advanced degrees preferred.

    EXPERIENCE

    7 Years : Required experience in theme park specific technical / engineering role(s). 5 Years : Required Vendor Management experience with significant in-field installation related experience. 3 Years : Preferred experience with contract management and practices in the theme park and / or construction industries. 7 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.

    Required Experience :

    Senior Manager

    Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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