Head of SSE Delivery - Manchester - CONDUCTR

Description

The Head of SSE (Show Systems Engineering) Delivery & Deployment leads the end-to-end execution of complex, technology-led SSE systems across theme parks, visitor attractions, cruise ships, heritage environments and more.

The role is responsible for coordinating delivery across business functions, managing SSE resources, and ensuring systems are fully prepared, deployed, commissioned, and handed over for live operation. Acting as the delivery authority within SSE, the role ensures projects transition seamlessly from pre-deployment production through on-site installation and commissioning, meeting the safety, quality, and operational expectations of guest-facing environments.

About us:

CONDUCTR is a dynamic collective of designers, technologists, media experts, producers & engineers. The vision is simple - fuse the creativity of a design studio, with the innovation of a tech lab, to create a one-stop shop for extraordinary guest-centric, 360 attraction experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Cross-Functional Project Coordination & Health & Safety

• Lead project coordination across engineering, procurement, facilities, production, PMO and field teams.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are embedded into project planning, workflows, and delivery decisions from initiation through deployment alongside the Global Compliance and Safety Officer.
• Translate project scope, technical design, and safety requirements into executable delivery plans.
• Manage dependencies, interfaces, and handovers across business functions, ensuring safe systems of work.

SSE Resource & Workflow Management

• Working alongside the TD you will plan, allocate, and manage SSE resources in line with defined workflows and deliverables.
• Balance resource capacity across multiple concurrent projects and deployment phases.
• Forecast staffing, equipment, and tooling requirements across production and site activities.
• Identify delivery risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Pre-Deployment Production & Readiness

• Lead pre-deployment production management in collaboration with engineering, procurement, production and facilities.
• Coordinate prototyping, proof-of-concept builds, client demonstrations, and pre-deployment integration builds.
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), system commissioning, and readiness reviews.
• Ensure systems are fully documented, approved, and prepared for shipment to site.

Deployment, Commissioning & Health & Safety

• Own the planning and execution of SSE deployment and commissioning activities.
• Manage deployment resources, sequencing, and logistics across live sites and venues.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards, site rules, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate commissioning activities with engineering teams, clients, and third-party partners
• Ensure a safe and efficient transition from installation to operational readiness.
• Ensure systems are fully documented once installed and commissioned

On-Site Team Leadership

• Lead on-site SSE deployment teams during installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Act as the senior on-site point of escalation for technical, safety, and coordination issues.
• Ensure safe working practices and adherence to site-specific requirements.
• Support client acceptance, documentation handover, and readiness for live operation.

Leadership & Accountability

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing SSE delivery team
• Establish delivery standards, processes, and best practices within SSE
• Own delivery KPIs including schedule adherence, quality, safety, and commissioning success
• Drive continuous improvement across SSE delivery and deployment operations

You should have:

• Senior experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary technical systems
• Strong background in guest-facing, operational, or safety-critical environments
• Proven experience managing pre-deployment builds, FAT testing, and commissioning
• Demonstrated leadership of on-site teams and deployment resources
• Strong coordination, planning, and decision-making capabilities

It would be great if you have:

• Experience in theme parks, visitor attractions, cruise ships, or heritage environments
• Familiarity with integrated systems, controls, AV, or interactive technologies
• Client-facing delivery experience through commissioning and handover

Personal Attributes:

• Delivery-focused with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Calm, decisive, and effective in live environments
• Comfortable bridging creative ambition and operational execution
• Committed to safety, quality, and long-term system performance

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A chance to be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference.

What it's like working at CONDUCTR:

CONDUCTR is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work, officially certified for our outstanding workplace culture and employee satisfaction. This recognition places us among the best workplaces in the UK. We're also honoured to be placed on UK's Best WorkplacesTM lists for: Wellbeing, Development, Women, and Tech, ranking highly among the top 100 companies for employee support, growth and career development - and we're just getting started

On top of that, we're one of the UK's fastest growing companies - recently ranked 5th nationwide - creating exciting opportunities for our team to grow as fast as the business.

Our 5 core values articulate this best, and we are looking for people who can demonstrate them:

• We go above and #beyond
• We work as a #team & make it fun
• We creatively #kick-ass
• We #do it efficiently, on time & on budget
• We deliver work that makes us #proud

Does this sound like the job for you?

Apply via this post with your CV and share your linked in profile. If you sound like you are a good fit, we will reach out for an initial, informal chat within 2 weeks of your application.