Senior Director Project Delivery Mattel Adventure Park

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 69 months after park opening

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