Job Posting Title:

Dry Dock Entertainment Technical Manager

Req ID:

10111398

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

Under the oversight of Senior Manager, Dry Docks, this role manages the approved dry dock scope of work for Disney Cruise Line’s fleet’s entertainment technical.

You’ll spend around a third of your time planning and executing entertainment technical work during a vessels refit period (dry dock). You will be responsible for writing the full, detailed scope of work on designated approved scope of work for Entertainment Technical work to be undertaken during the dry dock. Additionally, you will provide detailed specifications on the entertainment-related technical aspects of the interior work to be undertaken to sub-contracting companies for contract bidding quotations (ca. 20% of your time).

With your experience with technical entertainment equipment and setup, gained either on cruise ships or e.g. in large scale theatre productions, you understand that collaborating with various stakeholders, third party vendors and contractors is crucial to complete projects on time and in budget.

This role is based in Disney Cruise Line’s London Hammersmith office and requires approx. 3 months of global travel per year – incl. full presence during dry dock periods.

What You Will Do

Plan and execute Entertainment Dry Dock work

Responsible for writing the full, detailed scope of work on designated approved scope of work for entertainment technical work to be undertaken during the dry dock

Provide detailed specifications on the technical aspects of the technical entertainment work to be undertaken to sub-contracting companies for contract bidding quotations

Produce technical product specifications as required, consult with external bodies for compliance and best practice

Provide full breakdown and evaluation of vendor bids quotations to the senior leadership team

Conduct research into new ideas, products and upcoming regulatory changes to ensure all entertainment work are future proof

Liaise with Operational teams, including Manager Entertainment Operations, Manager Entertainment Technical Operations, and DLE for Dry Dock entertainment work planning

Partner with Shipyard, Walt Disney Imagineering, contracted vendors, and external regulatory bodies as required

Manage additional consulting team members engaged for specific tasks/areas

Responsible for effective communication to shipboard leadership on designated Dry Dock entertainment work to be undertaken during the vessels dry-docking period

Liaise with ships leadership for feedback on project delivery and ongoing support requirements

Liaise with Shipboard Senior Management for technical support including additional labour, approved scope coordination, and warranty support as required

Negotiate most advantageous choice of Vendor for contract selection with Quality and Cost prime considerations, in collaboration with Purchasing and Logistics

Manage labour and material finances to ensure technical entertainment dry dock work meet budget requirements

Lead dry dock consultants on scope of work under area of responsibility

Oversee and quality assure product delivery and provide consultant and vendor performance feedback/data

Ensure Vendor Safety / Technical entertainment standard is compatible with Disney quality assurance and all Technical Safety implications are considered

Oversee Vendors work through the whole of the process

Provide monthly and, ad hoc as requested, reports on designated dry dock and project work

Provide quality assurance through the design, installation and completion process

Accompany sub-contractors onboard whilst undertaking work and ensure that sub-contractors provide all material safety certification, as fitted drawings and manufacturers manuals where appropriate

SMS responsibility to uphold the general safety management responsibilities in areas under their control.

Involved in dry dock 3rd party contractor/vendor selection process for areas of responsibility; indirectly influence and direct third-party contractors/vendors supporting dry dock

Required Qualifications & Skills

Relevant tertiary technical entertainment or related degree or higher national diploma

Cruise sector technical operations knowledge, Professional qualifications in relevant marine regulations; Drives continuous improvement

Significant technical entertainment engineering experience, gained either on cruise ships or large-scale theatrical productions

Significant project management experience in a corporate matrix environment

Office Technical Entertainment Operations and Ship Management experience

Previous significant financial responsibility (+$1m)

Confident in manage third party contractors and vendors

Ability to build effective professional relationships across different cultures

Ability to quickly establish an internal & external network of marine professionals within a global environment

Flexibility to work with ships in different locations and time zones, Flexibility to work with shore side teams residing in US and UK offices

Preferred Qualifications

Professional training in marine regulations

Previous Dry Dock experience required with emphasis on repair and replacement of entertainment equipment on modern large passenger vessels

Ideally, sea-going technical entertainment engineering experience with cruise sector technical operations experience

The Perks

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free

Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Posting Segment:

DCL Shoreside

Job Posting Primary Business:

DCL Entertainment

Primary Job Posting Category:

Engineering Project Management

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-01-31