Senior Manager, Executive Project Management – UK Project

At Universal Creative we design develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations and 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.

This role is associated with the proposed Universal destination in Bedford UK.Successful candidates will spend time at the Universal Creative Headquarters in Orlando and at the site in Bedford.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager Creative Project Management manages all of the business aspects of the office of the Sr. Director EP including creation of the quarterly/annual calendar daily management of cross-department strategic initiatives and project process improvements. Works with the Sr Director EP as the business partner on all ongoing operations administration activities and specific project initiatives. Attends Senior Leadership Team meetings publish agendas records and distributes meeting notes. Responsible for the administration and reporting of project requirements budgets and strategies. Works as a strategic partner facilitating collaboration across the Creative Studio and with other non-Creative departments and partners.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages Sr. Directors resources and workload. Collaborates closely with partners to align organizational strategies goals and priorities. Provides insight analysis and recommendations to drive strategic initiatives.
• Serve as liaison with staff executives and senior leaders. Establishes clear lines of communication with stakeholders including senior management clients team members and other relevant parties providing regular updates.
• Responsible for creating and implementing strategies to achieve Sr. Directors goals and supports the Creative mission and vision. Serves as strategic thought partner and advisor. Champion for driving business priorities from conception to completion.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation including project plans status reports risk assessments and post-project evaluations.
• Initiates and manages various action items or processes in the project management system and capital requests monitors and reports on budgets project status and reviews. Implement quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet established standards and client expectations.
• 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

Understands the business - real estate development or theme park hotel or entertainment management experience.

• • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ability to build strong relationships influence stakeholders and communicate with impact.
  • Thinks strategically and can perform problem analysis.
  • Ability to simplify complexity.
  • Anticipate and avert problems.
  • Has organizational and political intelligence

Has experience with:

• • Project or program management developing budgets/schedules/tracking progress
  • Research and analysis
  • Managing relationships
  • Managing the process of an idea to execution
  • Grasping and adding value to a leaders vision

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Proven success in a project coordination role
• Extreme attention to detail
• Increased understanding of the business marketplace and technology
• Strong communication skills
• Strong relationship making skills.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in business administration or similar field.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in Finance or Business with management experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.