Senior Project Manager - Merlin Magic Making

What you'll bring to the team:

 

 

A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be. 

 

Due to continuing growth and development of Merlin’s Midway attractions and brands on a global scale, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Project Delivery team.   Compensation for this opportunity ranges from $110,000 - $130,000 depending on experience.

 

As Senior Project Manager, you will provide strategic support and guidance to Project Managers working across our Midway estate within North America.  You will manage resources correctly therefore enabling successful delivery of projects across the Group.

 

Through effective management and communication with both direct reports and local teams, you will ensure that nominated projects are delivered to a consistently high standard, both in terms of perceived quality of product, within budgetary constraints and to prescribed timeframes.

 

 Developing effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders and external consultants and suppliers will be key to ensuring effective development of the projects at sites. You will manage a diverse group of internal and external team members related to the design, engineering, and construction of each project type and to ensure its delivery on budget and on time.  You will set and manage budgets for the relevant areas of the department and new project developments £1M+.

 

You will manage the development of team by ensuring they are exposed to cutting edge innovative Project Management techniques to deliver ever increasing complex projects and inspiring them to attain goals and pursue excellence.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Significant experience in leading key construction projects, ideally within the leisure / hospitality industry.
• An understanding of the procurement and construction processes for theme park ride installations, planning, programming and cost control would be highly beneficial.
•  A detailed understanding of the complexities of local authority requirements and technical requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders, external consultants and suppliers. 
• Experience in setting and adhering to accurate budgets across projects.
• Able and willing to travel internationally and domestically sometimes at short notice.

Benefits:

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and can quickly become even better (our magic can help here). 

 

 

Everyone Matters at Merlin.

 

At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

 

If you have any questions or if you require any adjustments due to disability or a medical condition, we'd love to hear from you at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range:Compensation between USD $110,000.00/Yr.-USD $130,000.00/Yr.