Senior Director Project Delivery Mattel Adventure Park
$170kVAI Resort
Senior Director Project Delivery Mattel Adventure Park
Job Category: Amusement Requisition Number: SENIO001055
Posted: March 18, 2026
Full-Time On-site Glendale, AZ 85305, USA
Description
What You'll Do
Deliver World-Class Attractions
- Lead delivery of major attractions and themed environments from final design coordination through commissioning and operational handover
- Act as the primary delivery lead with ride manufacturers following system selection
- Oversee ride installation, site readiness, logistics, and integration with architecture, show systems, and base building construction
Lead the Project Delivery Team
- Manage and mentor a team of Project Managers responsible for individual attraction scopes
- Maintain alignment across schedule, budget, safety, quality, and guest experience objectives
- Lead construction progress and coordination meetings with contractors and vendors
Manage Construction & Vendors
- Coordinate contractors, ride vendors, and specialty trades during installation and commissioning
- Oversee project administration including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and documentation
- Manage capital budgets, procurement processes, and vendor performance
Prepare for Opening Day
- Oversee attraction testing and commissioning including factory and site acceptance testing
- Partner with Operations and Technical Services to ensure attractions support safe, efficient operations
- Integrate operational needs such as guest flow, ride capacity, maintenance access, and staffing
Keep Projects Moving
- Serve as a central coordination point between creative teams, technical partners, vendors, and leadership
- Provide clear reporting on schedule, budgets, risks, and mitigation strategies
Experience & Background
- 15+ years delivering large-scale projects in themed entertainment, theme parks, attractions, hospitality, or experiential developments
- Proven experience delivering theme park attractions from design coordination through installation and commissioning
- Direct experience working with ride manufacturers and attraction installation
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple Project Managers
- Strong background managing large capital budgets and vendor contracts
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of ride systems, themed environments, show systems, and AV integration
- Familiarity with ride manufacturer processes including design, fabrication, testing, and installation
- Knowledge of coordination across architecture, engineering, ride systems, and show control
- Working knowledge of ASTM ride standards and NAARSO safety practices
- Experience with attraction commissioning including FAT and SAT testing
Leadership Attributes
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent communicator across executives, vendors, creatives, and technical teams
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Calm and solutions-focused in complex project environments
- Collaborative mindset focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to ride manufacturers and partners
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced development environment
Position Details
- Salary: Starts at $170,000+
- Location: Glendale, AZ
- Relocation Assistance: Available
- Project-based role: Expected to conclude approximately 6–9 months after park opening
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