At Six Flags Qiddiya City, The Senior Manager - Entertainment Technical works closely with the Director - Entertainment & Events to ensure the seamless operation of all live entertainment and events within the park. This position plays a pivotal role in providing leadership, strategic planning, and personal excellence to support the department's goals and enhance the guest experience.

Pre-opening:

• Support Leadership: Collaborate closely with the Director - Entertainment & Events to provide strong leadership and direction to the Entertainment department, fostering a positive work environment, and driving employee development and engagement.
• Strategic Planning: Assist in developing and executing strategic plans that align with the theme park's objectives, including technical requirements and procurement for seasonal events.
• Content Development: Lead the technical direction of creative entertainment offerings, including show design, street entertainment, special events, and park launch shows, ensuring they meet brand standards and deliver a world class offering, utilizing reliable, fit-for-purpose technology – considering future proofing, AMCs and equipment that will integrate with current systems.
• Media Development: Work on the technical side of the development and updates of attraction media content, coordinating with project teams and ensuring alignment with the park's creative vision.
• Operational Excellence: Play a key role in developing and producing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments, and Operational Documentation. Implement comprehensive training plans for the technical requirements pertaining to the Entertainment department, ensuring high standards of safety, guest service and entertainment excellence.
• Recruitment: Develop recruitment strategies for the Entertainment Technical department, including planning and execution for both Six Flags and Qiddiya Water Theme Park.
• Seasonal Events: Coordinate with Six Flags International to align with their seasonal events, such as ‘Holiday in the Park’ and Halloween as well as more locally relevant events including Ramadan, Eid, National Day. Develop robust systems to support such activities, consider neat and tidy invisible’ temporary technical installs.
• Integration: work in tandem with the Qiddiya development teams and their vendors to support the installation and integration of all technical aspects and equipment within the park, advising where appropriate. Including but not limited to Park PA, Projection Mapping Systems, Lighting and Sound, content management. Ensure a successful handover from vendor to operator.

Requirements

• Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field is preferred .

• Experience

5-8 years of operation in in entertainment, theatre, show or event production . Large waterpark or theme park or

cruise line management .

• Skills

Strong IT and system skills

Strong motivational, leadership, and team building skills.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Experience developing park-wide ticketing, guest management and fast track systems

An ability to accomplish goals through motivation and delegation, as well as through established systems.

Good organizational skills, creative, outgoing, detail oriented, and self-motivator.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

A valid Drivers License.

• Core Competencies

Self-Actualization & Fulfilment: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED

Team Synergy & Development: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED

Entrepreneurial Mindset & Drive: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED

Business Acumen & Diligence: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED