Universal Orlando

Senior Manager, Project Support - Global Attraction Programs

Universal Orlando • $100K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field required
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in theme park technical/engineering roles or similar
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Proven experience in project management and stakeholder integration

Responsibilities

  • Ensure alignment of strategies with GAP's Charter, Mission, and Vision
  • Prepare and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for project management
  • Conduct audits and quality control processes for documentation
  • Support Finance and Legal teams in identifying best practices
  • Develop process improvement tools and reporting platforms
  • Facilitate comprehensive risk management planning
  • Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement in innovative projects
  • Access to Universal Orlando Resort perks
Full Job Description
Senior Manager, Project Support - Global Attraction Programs

Job no: 668058
Work type: Regular (Full-Time)
Location: Orlando
Categories: Management, Technical - Other, Facilities/Utilities/Construction, Technical - Ride & Show, Orlando - Technical Services

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, Project Support - GAP facilitates the strategic global vision for departmental/project processes, compliance, training, and SOP documentation within the GAP division. This position provides integration, analytical, decision and communication support to drive alignment on behalf of the key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. In addition to leading GAP's strategic processes, the Senior Manager, Project Support - GAP leads stakeholder integration for all levels of Design, Development, and Delivery across all lines of business within Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) to deliver key metrics related to documentation for the delivery of capital projects.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure strategies and implementation plans align with GAP's Charter, Mission, and Vision. Institutes best-practice procedures and documentation. Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GOP across all project management processes. Assist the Director in development of the Long-Range Plans (LRP) for GAP by analyzing several data sources including IBE (Rockwell: Install, Base Evaluation), Maximo, Guest Experience & Analytics, GSAT, Quality Control Reports, PMWeb, etc. Manage the integration and data analysis the Venue Sustainability Evaluation (VSE). Partner with stakeholders to fulfill VSE requirements. Facilitate the establishment of venue baselines for Reliability, Operations, and critical component use rates in contribution to VSE activities. Facilitate training of internal/external stakeholders and teams regarding safety, documentation, processes, systems, and project management.
  • Implement audits, and quality control processes to support project management acquiring all documentation and deliverables.
  • Provide support to Finance, Legal and other Project related teams to identify best practices, optimization, and functionality. Identify areas of concern and opportunities for improvement. Facilitate the implementation of new policies, and availability in the interviewing process for staffing.
  • Build and develop process improvement tools to support the GAP organization, utilizing existing resources and identifying new resources for continuous improvement. Develop dashboards, schedules, and reporting platforms.
  • Facilitate comprehensive risk management plan, utilizing scalable planning methods in anticipation for project risks and opportunities.
  • Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor's degree in applicable technical field required
  • Advanced Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:

  • 7+ years' experience in direct theme park specific technical/engineering roles required or similar experience in related technical field
  • Or equivalent combination of experience and education


Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Advertised: Oct 1 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Universal Orlando Resort is a theme park resort located in Orlando, Florida. The resort is owned and operated by NBCUniversal and features two theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure, as well as a water park, Universal's Volcano Bay. The resort also includes several hotels and a shopping and dining district, Universal CityWalk. Universal Orlando Resort is known for its popular attractions based on popular movies and TV shows, such as Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and The Simpsons. The resort was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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