Project Manager Senior - Manchester, United Kingdom - CONDUCTR.

Description

We're seeking a Project Manager to spearhead and orchestrate a diverse range of experiential projects within the scope of Location-Based Entertainment (LBE), encompassing Family Entertainment Centers (FECs), interactive, and theatrical experiences.

This role requires a solid operational foundation and is well-suited for someone with experience in these varied contexts.

The position offers a hands-on opportunity to shape the role uniquely, collaborating with some of the world's leading brands, destinations, and attractions across a broad spectrum of industries.

Develop, oversee, and execute original immersive productions including research, budget recommendation, planning, coordinating logistics, creative development, production, and client handover.

Lead and coordinate production teams or contractors, both locally and remotely.

Lead daily production meetings to maintain information flow, project progress, and daily milestones to ensure each member of the production team stays on track throughout their project.

Scout, vet, assign, and manage freelance and contract talent.
Lead production meetings, brainstorm creative and innovative approaches, and generate new ideas for immersive, digital, and physical experiences.
Contribute to and execute creative strategy.
Lead and contribute towards project meetings with clients.
Communicate with internal stakeholders at senior levels.
Generate weekly/monthly reports on live projects and upcoming projects. Present these to senior leadership, highlighting budget tracking and any projects at risk.
Support with business development, marketing activities, and company promotion.
Willingness to travel overseas for extended periods to oversee project delivery.

Stay up to date on immersive themed entertainment and XR technology and educate colleagues on advancements in the immersive industry.

BA required, preferred in technology, economics, engineering, media production, themed entertainment, and/or immersive theatre.
Experience using project management tools and creating Gantt charts, status updates, RACI Matrix, or similar project materials.
Experience in both Agile and Waterfall-based methodologies.
Ability to collaborate with a team of creatives, technologists, artists, developers, writers, designers, and producers.
Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment while delivering outstanding results.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
Operations background with an understanding of customer-facing environments, staff training processes, and operational best practices.
Experience building and carrying out new process flow improvements.
Experience managing a variety of projects across different sizes, technologies, and disciplines.