Show Technical Production Mgr

Job Summary:

Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products business segment. Representing more than 150 subject areas, its talented corps of Imagineers are responsible for the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships and new media technology projects worldwide which includes other Disney Intellectual Property such as Marvel, Pixar and Lucasfilm.

Innovation is at the center of everything we do at Walt Disney Imagineering, and nothing reflects that more than our work environment! We celebrate collaborative thinking and promote cross-disciplinary partnerships to cultivate a culture of diversity and creativity.

About the Role & Team

The Show Technical Production Manager (here after STPM) is a key member of the overall Show Project Leadership team. They partner with the Show Manager, and the Production Designer. Typically, they will join a Project following Blue-Sky, and will stay with that Project through Close-Out.

This role will work with the Executive Show Technical Production Manager.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include Technical Design oversight of Show systems (including, Show Mechanical, Special Effects, Show Control, Show Lighting, AV, Rigging, Show Sets, Interactives [physical and electronic], Show Programming, and guest digital experiences). Their specific oversight includes, however, is not limited to; systems integration, media integration, compliance, coordination with our facility and Ride Design teams, schedule and budget oversight, Hazard Analysis, design assurance, maintainability, installation oversight, safety and testing plans, turnover to Operations, and final closeout documentation.

The individual will be required to provide oversight and management to both Company employees, consultants, and vendors.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Background in Theme Park Attractions
• Practical understanding of integrated primary and subordinate Show Systems (AV, Show Control, Show Mechanical, Lighting, Special Effects, Scenery…)
• Have an understanding of Theatrical Rigging
• Ability to represent technical subject areas in design, fabrication, and integration
• Basic understanding of engineering principles (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural)
• Prior experience leading engineering and technical teams
• History of coordinating with Vendors and Consultants
• Strong scheduling, sequencing and time management skills
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.

Education

• 5 years experience in either the Entertainment or applicable industries.
• Education accreditation in the Arts, or Sciences subject areas preferred.

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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