Senior Project Manager - Immersive Experiences at WetaWorkshop

WetaWorkshop

Wellington, Wellington Region, nz·11h ago

Mid LevelFull-timeGitAI

Salary Range

$41,905 - $56,695 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Immersive Experiences team. This role plays a pivotal part in realizing and delivering unique global experiences, working on projects that are globally leading and exclusive to our company.

Key Responsibilities

→Take the project reins across design and production phases, ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with creative vision and client expectations.
→Oversee risk management, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of potential issues.
→Provide reporting and updates to stakeholders regarding project progress, risks, and deliverables.
→Coordinate between internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless integration of interior fitout and digital content components.
→Ensure quality assurance processes and health and safety protocols are followed.

Requirements

✓Proven expertise managing design-driven, technically complex projects on the global stage, ideally in creative industries like immersive experiences, themed entertainment, museum installations, theatre/large-scale live shows.
✓A strong grasp of cost modelling, budget control, project programming, and stakeholder reporting in a fast-paced environment.
✓Experience managing and directing complex physical installations/construction projects.
✓Great communication skills and an ability to influence stakeholders.
✓A proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary, diverse global teams.
✓Knowledge of emerging technologies and their application in immersive storytelling (e.g., AR, VR, AI-based content).
✓Previous experience in immersive experience, public installations, museum installations, or themed entertainment projects would be an advantage, as would experience working with internal fit-out projects.