Vice President, Theme Park Development & Delivery (UK Project)

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:

The VicePresident Theme ParkDevelopment & Delivery isaccountablefor thecomplete leadership direction andexecution of a singlelarge scaletheme parkdevelopment projectfrom Schematic through openingand operational handoff. Thisrole providesfull executive oversight of allproject management functions including Project Management teamsProject Directors and theSenior Directorof Construction ensuring deliveryagainst approved scope budget schedule quality safety creativeintent and guestexperience objectives. This position serves as thesingle point of accountability for thesuccessful realizationof the themepark integrating creative visiontechnical execution construction deliveryand operational readinessinto one cohesive developmenteffort.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executive Project Leadership
  • Provide end to end leadershipand governance for the developmentand delivery of a singletheme park project fromearly planningand approvals throughconstruction commissioning and parkopening.
  • Establishand maintain the projects overalldelivery strategy aligning creative technical financialand operational objectives throughout the lifecycle.
  • Act as the primary executive interface with seniorleadership business partnersand keystakeholders delivering clearconsistent reporting on budget schedule riskprogress through project monthlyupdates to seniorleadership.
• Oversight of Project Management & Construction Leadership
  • Provide direct oversight anddirection to allProject Management teamsProject Directors and theSenior Directorof Construction ensuring unifiedleadership accountability andexecution discipline across the project.
  • Ensure project controlsgovernance standards and delivery procedures areconsistently applied acrossall scopes including attractionsinfrastructure buildings landscapesparking and guest facing environments.
  • Drive integrationbetween design fabricationconstruction and commissioning to ensure delivery aligns withcreative intent and operationalrequirements.
• Design Procurement & Delivery Execution
  • Oversee all planningbudgeting scheduling estimating designconstruction fabrication and close out activitieswithin approved project parameters.
  • Maintainexecutive accountability for theprequalification procurementcontracting and performance ofarchitects engineers creative designerscontractors vendors manufacturersand fabricators.
  • Ensure allproject documentation and deliveryprocesses--RFIs submittals directives shop drawings pay applicationspunch lists and close out--areexecuted to established standards.
  • Ensure cohesive andwell-coordinated design and construction execution betweentheme park and propertydevelopment teamsaligning scope sequencingstandards and delivery objectives
• Creative & Guest Experience Accountability
  • Oversee developmentandexecution of creative content whetherproduced by internal creativeteams or externalpartners ensuringfidelity to the approvedcreative vision.
  • Maintain accountability for the final guestexperience ensuringthe delivered parkmeets orexceeds theobjectives approved during project authorization.
• Operational Readiness Handover
  • Partnerclosely withTechnical Services Park Operationsand other operational stakeholders to ensure clean sustainablehandoffs commissioning and readiness for opening day.
  • Ensure long-termmaintainability safety and operational efficiencyare embedded into all design and construction decisions.
  • Ensure all attractions food and retail outlets achieve 100% availability at opening through rigorous delivery testing and handover process.
• People Leadership & Culture
  • Lead mentor and develop project leaders and teams fostering high performance accountability and professional growth.
  • Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning hiring succession planning and team engagement to support project needs and long term organizational health.
• Safety Compliance & Risk Management
  • Champion Environmental Health & Safety standards ensuring full compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Proactively identify and manage risks related to scope cost schedule quality safety and reputation.
• 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:

Supervises an Exempt team.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degreein architectureConstruction Management Engineeringorequivalent experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 15 years of experiencein the resortdesign anddevelopment of Entertainmentor Hospitality based projects suchas Theme Parks Hotels Retail Food/Beverage andEntertainmentvenues; orequivalent combination of education and experience.
• 15 years of experience managing and negotiating withexternal vendors andpartnershipstoinclude suchas Architects Engineers Graphic Designers Construction Graphic Vendorsetc.
• 15years experiencein the developmentand management of major projects withhospitality/entertainment/theme parks. Planningrequires knowledge of in-depthdivisionoperatingplan and understandingof overall company goals. Accountablefor divisionalkey performanceindicators (Annual Operating PlanGSAT & TSAT); orequivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensedto practice Engineeringor Architecture ispreferred
• Provenexperience leading aTeam throughlarge complex attraction andresort projectsfrom beginningto end.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
• Proven ability toeffectivelypresent informationto top management public groups and/or boards ofdirectors.
• Influences decisions with a high degreeoftact & diplomacy toobtain the best outcome and maintain goodwill.
• Partnerswith HR Finance Operations and Legal toproactively resolve issues longterm workforce planningand capital investments and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work withall levels of employeesandmanagement and willingness togive assistanceto co-workers in other areas.
• Strong interpersonal andanalytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiplepriorities and tight deadlines
• Ability to interpretan extensive variety oftechnical instructions in mathematicalor diagram formand deal withseveralabstract and concrete variables.