What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Program Manager position at PEAK Technical Staffing USA?
Job Summary
Provides technical management and oversight, inclusive of budget and schedule, for an attraction or attractions. They understand both the Creative and Engineering processes required for a unified solution delivery. This team member is responsible for integrating, ideating, developing, managing the development of, testing, and commissioning hardware and software systems as well as leading efforts to evaluate and standardize the ways in which teams, platforms, and components communicate to deliver an epic and reliable experience for our guests and team members. This creative technologist will identify disruptive innovation and be charged with the technical product delivery across attraction, projects and platforms. The Technical Program Manager, Research & Development is responsible for advancing prototypes into products and platforms that advance our creative experiences. They have a strong collaborative side and must be a change agent who is open to feedback and comfortable handling risk and fluidity. Role may have multiple direct reports whom manage multiple aspects of an initiative or an entire program or platform. Will provide daily subject matter expertise and guidance to the research & development team.
Major Responsibilities
A successful candidate would be able to perform the following to include but not be limited to:
Bachelor's Degree in applicable technical field required, Advanced Degree preferred.
Experience
8 years' experience in direct theme park specific technical/engineering roles required or similar experience in related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package
Benefits
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, and a 401K plan.
PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.
Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.
Candidate Privacy
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/ and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/
Provides technical management and oversight, inclusive of budget and schedule, for an attraction or attractions. They understand both the Creative and Engineering processes required for a unified solution delivery. This team member is responsible for integrating, ideating, developing, managing the development of, testing, and commissioning hardware and software systems as well as leading efforts to evaluate and standardize the ways in which teams, platforms, and components communicate to deliver an epic and reliable experience for our guests and team members. This creative technologist will identify disruptive innovation and be charged with the technical product delivery across attraction, projects and platforms. The Technical Program Manager, Research & Development is responsible for advancing prototypes into products and platforms that advance our creative experiences. They have a strong collaborative side and must be a change agent who is open to feedback and comfortable handling risk and fluidity. Role may have multiple direct reports whom manage multiple aspects of an initiative or an entire program or platform. Will provide daily subject matter expertise and guidance to the research & development team.
Major Responsibilities
- Leads technology programs and the technology integration process from detailed design to final release. Contribute to planning, budgeting, and design and implementation of applications, systems, and components in support of new Creative work. Participate in technical reviews for various teams for inputs and to provide guidance for areas of risk or scope gaps. Works with Internal partners and contractors to ensure a clear line of communication regarding installation, system integration, test, and adjust activities. Oversees and validates engineering analyses, development of technical documents, and technical decision making.
- Responsible for project requirements, scope, schedule, budget and project roadmaps. Oversees creation of scope(s) of work documentation and awarding of contracts to vendors based on quantitative requirements derived from interpreting creative intent and employing Universal Specifications. Leads integration and delivery of an attraction or attractions under an area of responsibility. Work closely and effectively with the R&D team to ensure that all projects are progressing, and milestones are achieved pursuant to organization and/or client timelines.
- Responsible for program development and strategic fiscal planning and execution. Manages technology development teams (external and internal). Facilitate input from multiple teams including internal and external partners to create standardized solutions for integration of systems. Facilitate communication between teams for clear delineation of scope for each responsible individual and vendor.
- Advises, coordinates, and is accountable for the status and engineering quality of technology systems. Oversees vendors assigned to design, develop, install, and/or test integration scopes for technology systems, including mockups and proof-of-concepts. Develops and oversees project schedules and budgetary demands. Manage contracts released to vendors. Participate in the entire contracting process from initiation to close-out.
- Responsible for creation of overall budget and schedule for complex attractions, platforms and themed entertainment offerings. Oversees modifications to technology systems as required based upon design and field conditions. Drive technical improvements across all scopes.
- Work closely with Creative development teams on creating the concept of the overall experience and ensuring delivery meets all creative requirements.
- Contributes to client Patent pursuit.
- 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.
A successful candidate would be able to perform the following to include but not be limited to:
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to organize and manage a complex series of tasks and vendor(s) to develop and implement show and ride systems.
- Strength in schedule analysis and contract management required.
- Comfortable Influencing decisions of major nature.
- High degree of tact and diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will.
- Comfortable working in a non-routine environment with frequently changing situations.
Bachelor's Degree in applicable technical field required, Advanced Degree preferred.
Experience
8 years' experience in direct theme park specific technical/engineering roles required or similar experience in related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package
Benefits
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, and a 401K plan.
PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.
Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.
Candidate Privacy
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/ and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/
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