Sr Manager Central Shops

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career! 

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.  

Job Description

Summary

The Senior Manager of Central Shops Ride Vehicle Overhaul is responsible for all aspects of the ride vehicle overhaul program, ensuring ride vehicle compliance with all internal/external requirements and agencies.  The Senior Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, strategic and operational planning, resource planning, scope development, contracts, scheduling, tracking, reporting, vendor management, ride venue integration/collaboration, training, budgets, and the development of their team.  The Senior Manager plays a critical role in program and policy development. It is the Senior Manager’s responsibility to ensure practices and procedures reflect performance criteria set forth by the Department and to meet the goals and objectives of the department at large.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for and oversees the overall operation of the Central Shops Ride Vehicle Overhaul Department to ensure maximum efficiency.

• Develops annual budgets and operating plans to support ride vehicle overhauls to meet compliance dates.
• Develops budgets to support the operation/maintenance/repairs of Central Shops facilities and spaces.
• Develops funding proposals and implements initiatives for programs to ensure the continuous delivery of services and to enhance system reliability and operational readiness.
• Maintains the financial acumen to manage all the department’s needs and budget.  
• Ensures employees are apprised of program plans and changes in a timely manner through team meetings, notices, email, etc.
• Ensures best practices are in place – with effective participant assessment, relevant program delivery - so that participant goals are met.
• Actively leads or participates in any of the following: Financial Management, Legal Matters, Contingency Planning
• Responsible for the strategic oversight for all maintenance, inspection, and technical operations of the ride vehicle overhaul shop.
• Oversees document control process; ensures proper documenting of program activities; ensures reporting is completed as required; ensures that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of USH.
• Works closely with internal departments to identify and correct operational issues quickly.

• Provides interface between all Technical Services, Park Operations, Entertainment Department, Creative Department, EH&S and Agencies.
• Continuously communicate all aspects of Safety, Budget, Schedule, and Issue Resolution to Upper Management.
• Establishes and maint