Technical Program Manager

Title - Technical Program Manager -- Ride and Show

Salary - $160-175k


Lead the technical delivery of immersive entertainment experiences from concept through installation and opening.

• Manage budgets, schedules, vendors, contracts, engineering teams, fabricators, and installation partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.


• Work closely with creative teams to translate artistic vision into technical requirements while overseeing fabrication, installation, systems integration, testing, and final acceptance.


• Serve as the primary technical leader responsible for coordinating stakeholders, mitigating risks, and driving successful execution of complex themed projects.

• 8+ years of technical project management, engineering management, or systems integration experience


• Experience leading large-scale projects from design through installation, commissioning, and final delivery


• Significant vendor management and contract management experience


• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and technical deliverables


• Experience overseeing installation activities and field execution


• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders


• Experience developing scopes of work, technical specifications, and procurement documentation


• Strong problem-solving, technical decision-making, and project leadership skills


• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Management, or related field

• Theme park or attraction development experience


• Experience with ride systems, show systems, special effects, projection, lighting, audio, scenic elements, or show control systems


• Construction management experience within entertainment or themed environments


• Experience supporting immersive experiences, exhibits, or experiential marketing installations


• Advanced degree in Engineering or related field

This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.