Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering (Scenic)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical management for attraction systems, including budget, schedule, and engineering quality.
• Oversee the specification, design, production, installation, and acceptance testing of Ride and Show systems, specifically focusing on scenic elements, props, and sets.
• Manage vendors through the design, fabrication, and field installation phases, including technical and contract management.
• Ensure all equipment meets the highest safety standards and applicable manufacturing practices.
• Create scope of work documentation and award contracts based on creative intent and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with facility, construction, and project teams to ensure seamless communication and installation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (e.g., Technical Theater, Architecture, Set/Scenic Design, or Building Construction) or equivalent experience.
• Direct theme park-specific technical or engineering experience supporting scenic elements (e.g., rockwork, facades, or themed concrete).
• Proven experience in vendor management with significant in-field installation experience.
• Strong skills in schedule analysis and contract management.
• Ability to interpret complex technical instructions, mathematical diagrams, and abstract variables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with contract management and practices within the theme park or construction industries.
• Extensive background in scenic systems and themed environments.

About the Company

NBCUniversal is a leading global media and entertainment company. We create world-class content across film, television, and streaming, and bring stories to life through our global theme park destinations and consumer experiences. Through Universal Destinations & Experiences, we operate industry-leading theme parks around the world, including Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.