Vice President, Global Project Hub

About the role

The Vice President, Global Project Hub is a key member of a highly collaborative senior leadership team. They are responsible for the global alignment and integration of project management and project controls methodologies, processes, tools, and best practices that enable consistent, high-quality project delivery across Universal Creative’s portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Global Project Hub
• Set the vision and operating model for the Global Project Hub, aligning priorities and services to organizational objectives (including transformation initiatives).
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts (estimating, planning and scheduling, project management processes, logistics, architectural and engineering design, and construction).
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve standardized methodologies, templates, tools, and training that increase consistency, quality, and efficiency across global portfolios.
• Provide coaching, governance, and hands-on support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee data standards, analytics, and reporting to enhance performance visibility, forecast risk, and enable proactive decision-making.
• Project Oversight, Governance & Enablement
• Partner cross-functionally with project teams and portfolio leadership to support the successful setup, coordination, and execution of projects in alignment with approved schedules and budgets.
• Implement tools, processes, and governance frameworks to enable successful project execution and alignment with organizational goals.
• Mentor, develop, and inspire portfolio and project leaders, along with team members operating within a dotted-line reporting structure.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships across Universal Creative, Universal Destinations & Experiences, and external partners.
• Support the pre-qualification, procurement, and selection of consultants, contractors, vendors, manufacturers, and fabricators.
• Establish, maintain, and oversee project controls processes, including change management governance, monthly financial deep dives, forecasting, reporting, and other project controls functions.
• Serve as the interim project delivery support team for the Creative Studio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction required. Master of Architecture, Engineering, or Construction strongly preferred; or equivalent, related experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• 15+ years of experience successfully managing and delivering complex, large-scale, and high-profile projects, preferably in the areas of resort development, attractions, themed experiences, and destinations.

Skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and creative environment.
• Ability to lead and manage organizational change, particularly in implementing new processes or tools.
• Ability to effectively present information to senior executive leadership, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to make critical decisions in complex, high-pressure situations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction drawings/specifications, technical drawings/specifications, financial reports, schedules, and legal documents.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and optimize project management processes and standards to ensure efficiency, quality, and consistency across projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to earn trust and credibility. Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and with a wide range of stakeholders, both individually and in groups.
• Knowledge of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the themed entertainment industry and committed to supporting the delivery of exceptional guest experiences.
• Proficiency in project and process management methodologies, software, skills and tools with a demonstrated track record of delivering results. Ability to handle multiple priorities, lead change and drive results.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
• Global travel required.
• Carrries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Not specified.