Technical Program Manager

The Technical Program Manager will be responsible for leading the attraction technical/project management team in developing the technical approach for all major elements and providing oversight during execution with the vendor. Primary tasks include concept feasibility, scope of work development and review, vendor assessment and selection, vendor oversight, risk identification and mitigation, field installation strategy, oversight of field test and adjust and SAT. Makes direct engineering contributions to projects as required relative to engineering, code and standards compliance, Universal Specification compliance, and technical systems achievement of creative and business goals.

• Concept feasibility, scope of work development and review, vendor assessment and selection, vendor oversight, risk identification and mitigation, field installation strategy, oversight of field test and adjust and SAT.
• Makes direct engineering contributions to projects as required relative to engineering, code and standards compliance, Universal Specification compliance, and technical systems achievement of creative and business goals.
• Reviews/develops the technical plans and progress for UC projects as assigned. Enforces Universal’s specifications, standards, and technical contracting methods.
• Leads the project technical team in assessing and mitigating technical and schedule risk.
• Leads the project team to achieve California DOSH sign off of new attractions.
• Assists with Universal Patent pursuit and defense.
• Oversee ADA compliance for Shows and Rides. Develop and execute innovations/inventions that provide increased accessibility.
• Drive safety improvements across project. Monitor compliance with regulations and internal standards; develop new safety technologies; and ensure that safety protocols reflect theme park best practices and cutting-edge ideas.

• 15 Years: Required Vendor Management experience with significant in-field installation related experience. 5 Years: Required related experience. Theme Park specific experience is highly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred.

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

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