Vice President, Global Project Hub

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.

As a key member of a highly collaborative senior leadership team the Vice President Global Project Hub is responsible for the global alignment and integration of project management and project controls methodologies processes tools and best practices that enable consistent high-quality project delivery across Universal Creatives portfolios.

As the leader of the Global Project Hub the Vice President leads a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts (estimating planning and scheduling project management processes logistics architectural and engineering design and construction). The Hub serves as a centralized strategic resource to project teams worldwide by building and sustaining the standards tools and support systems required for predictable performance transparency and continuous improvement.

In partnership with the Creative Studio park portfolios and project leadership this role strengthens project outcomes by enabling effective planning budgeting estimating scheduling design coordination construction execution and commissioning. The Vice President drives adoption of consistent ways of working improves decision-quality through data and insights and builds scalable capabilities that support projects being delivered on time on budget and on brand.

• Global Project Hub
  • Set the vision and operating model for the Global Project Hub aligning priorities and services to organizational objectives (including transformation initiatives). Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts (estimating planning and scheduling project management processes logistics architectural and engineering design and construction) that consistently supports global project teams.
  • Develop implement and continuously improve standardized methodologies templates tools and training that increase consistency quality and efficiency across global portfolios. Drive adoption of fit-for-purpose technology and innovative delivery approaches that improve scalability and performance.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to portfolio and project leadership by providing coaching governance and hands-on support throughout the project lifecyclefrom early estimating and planning through closeout.
  • Oversee data standards analytics and reporting to enhance performance visibility forecast risk and enable proactive decision-making across the global project portfolio while partnering with portfolio teams to support hiring strategies that ensure the right talent and role alignment.
• Project Oversight Governance & Enablement
  • Provide functional leadership through designated subject matter experts within the Global Project Hub (GPH) partnering cross-functionally with project teams and portfolio leadership to support the successful setup coordination and execution of projects in alignment with approved schedules and budgets. While not directly accountable for project delivery this role enables project success through governance strategic guidance meetings site engagement proactive issue mitigation and facilitation of conflict resolution across the project lifecycle.
  • Develop and implement tools processes and governance frameworks to enable successful project execution and alignment with organizational goals establishing clear status schedule and budget reporting while ensuring documentation controls and approvals are maintained through project completion.
  • Mentor develop and inspire portfolio and project leaders along with team members operating within a dotted-line reporting structure to the leadership function cultivating a high-performance culture grounded in innovation empowerment authenticity collaboration and continuous professional growth.
  • Establish and maintain strategic relationships across Universal Creative Universal Destinations & Experiences and external partners throughout the design development and delivery lifecycle ensuring cross-functional alignment organizational integration and adherence to project objectives quality standards and delivery expectations.
  • Support the pre-qualification procurement and selection of consultants contractors vendors manufacturers and fabricators establishing clear expectations for performance and delivery while ensuring adherence to project procedures for correspondence RFIs directives shop drawings submittals meeting documentation punch/deficiency tracking notices and pay applications through training and periodic portfolio reviews.
  • Establish maintain and oversee project controls processes including change management governance monthly financial deep dives forecasting reporting and other project controls functions necessary to support effective project planning transparency accountability and informed decision-making across global portfolios.
  • Serve as the interim project delivery support team for the Creative Studio through 100% concept development providing strategic expertise and guidance in estimating planning and scheduling constructability architectural and engineering design coordination and related pre-development functions to support informed project definition feasibility and execution readiness.
• 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.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic and creative environment
• Ability to lead and manage organizational change particularly in implementing new processes or tools
• Ability to effectively present information to senior executive leadership public groups and/or boards of directors
• Ability to make critical decisions in complex high-pressure situations
• Ability to read analyze and interpret construction drawings/specifications technical drawings/specifications financial reports schedules and legal documents
• Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Demonstrated ability to design implement and optimize project management processes and standards to ensure efficiency quality and consistency across projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to earn trust and credibility. Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and with a wide range of stakeholders both individually and in groups.
• Knowledge of identifying assessing and mitigating risks
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the themed entertainment industry and committed to supporting the delivery of exceptional guest experiences
• Proficiency in project and process management methodologies software skills and tools with a demonstrated track record of delivering results. Ability to handle multiple priorities lead change and drive results.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
• Global travel required.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

• Bachelors degree in Architecture Engineering or Construction required. Master of Architecture Engineering or Construction strongly preferred; or equivalent related experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred

• 15 years of experience successfully managing and delivering complex large-scale and high-profile projects preferably in the areas of resort development attractions themed experiences and destinations required. Global experience preferred.

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