Senior Controls Engineering Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Controls Engineering Manager (Gamedev): Providing technical management for attraction ride and show systems with an accent on budget, schedule, and vendor coordination. Focus on ensuring safety compliance, overseeing installation and testing, and building strong technical team cohesion for Universal United Kingdom Resort.

Location: Onsite in Bedford, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in media and entertainment, creating world-class content and experiences across film, television, streaming, and theme parks.

What you will do

• Manage the specification, design, production, and installation of ride and show control systems.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for vendors during design, fabrication, and field installation.
• Create scope of work documentation and enforce technical and safety principles.
• Coordinate technical interactions between project teams, vendors, and third-party contractors.
• Monitor engineering quality and manage project risks for attraction systems.
• Ensure all equipment adheres to Universal safety specifications and industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Mechatronics).
• Significant in-field installation experience.
• Proven vendor management experience.
• Ability to manage budgets and project schedules effectively.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on world-class theme park attractions.
• Commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Participation in community service and employee engagement activities.
• Access to professional development and career growth within a global media organization.