Falcon,s beyond

Falcon,s beyond

Project Manager

Orlando, FL · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementForecastingPerformance ManagementIntellectual PropertyAutoCADGMPLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPublic SpeakingRevit

About the role

  • The Project Manager is a senior role responsible for the comprehensive oversight of large-scale themed entertainment projects or major segments of multi-attraction programs.
  • This role demands expertise in technical integration, contract strategy, budget and schedule performance, and vendor and consultant oversight.
  • Project Manager serves as the single point of accountability for the project's scope, cost, quality, and schedule, and is entrusted with making high-level decisions that impact business objectives and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Essential Functions: Project Leadership & Oversight Own the full project lifecycle, from contract award through final turnover and closeout, across all disciplines (e.g., scenic, AV, show systems, ride, engineering, controls, media).
  • Lead and manage multiple upcoming project managers, providing oversight, coaching, and direction across their assigned scopes.
  • Partner with the Assistant Project Director, Project Director or VP of Project Management to develop staffing strategies, performance metrics, and resourcing plans for complex projects or project portfolios.
  • Schedule & Budget Accountability Own the master project schedule and overall budget performance, including EAC (Estimate at Completion), earned value tracking, and critical path management.
  • Manage scope changes, RFIs, and claims in coordination with legal, estimating, and executive teams to protect contractual interests.
  • Drive strategy for high-value contracts and change orders.
  • Risk & Governance Develop and maintain the project risk register; lead mitigation strategies across technical, financial, schedule, and reputational risks.
  • Operational Integration Coordinate integration across multiple disciplines and stakeholders including Creative, Technical Design, Estimating, Legal, and Operations.
  • Leadership & Talent Development Serve as the senior-most delivery leader on the project team, managing internal alignment across project management, engineering, design, and production.
  • Mentor Project Managers; support performance reviews, succession planning, and staff development.

Requirements

  • Must have or be able to quickly acquire knowledge of company structure (mission, goals, and objectives), and policies and procedures.
  • 5-10 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years leading full-scope, client-facing, complex, themed entertainment projects (theme parks, immersive attractions, etc.).
  • PMP Certification (or working toward certification, to be obtained within 1 year of employment).
  • Expertise in schedule control (CPM, P6/MSP), budget forecasting, earned value, risk mitigation, and change management.
  • Deep knowledge of project delivery models, contracts (lump sum, GMP, T&M), and vendor engagement strategies.
  • Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, including managing PMs, technical teams, and vendors across multiple geographies.
  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Design, Themed Entertainment, or equivalent work experience.
  • ability to travel both domestically and internationally as project needs dictate.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit is a plus.

Company info

  • Falcon’s Beyond is a diversified global entertainment, consumer experience, and technology enterprise that is reimagining how we play, travel, shop, dine, relax and are entertained.
  • Situated at the intersection of technology and entertainment, Falcon’s accelerates intellectual property (IP) activations concurrently across physical and digital experiences through three core business units: Falcon’s Creative Group, Falcon’s Beyond Destinations and Falcon’s Beyond Brands.
  • Falcon’s Creative Group is one of the world’s leading master planners having planned more than $100 billion worth of award-winning experiences.
  • Falcon’s Beyond Destinations develops, owns, and operates resort hotels, theme parks, retail, dining and entertainment venues, including Falcon’s Resort by Meliá in Punta Cana and its award-winning Katmandu theme parks.
  • Falcon’s Beyond Brands develops and deploys both proprietary and partner IP across multiple platforms through animated and live-action media content, gaming, music and retail consumer products.
  • The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL, USA.
  • Learn more at falconsbeyond.com.
  • NOTE: This document outlines the general nature and level of work expected from individuals in this role.
  • This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills.
  • Additional duties may be required as necessary by supervisory personnel.
  • The employee is expected to adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.
  • This document outlines the general nature and level of work expected from individuals in this role.

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