Senior Project Manager - Immersive Experiences at Weta Workshop

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Design-Driven Projects, Technically Complex Projects, Cost Modelling, Budget Control, Project Programming, Stakeholder Reporting, Physical Installations, Construction Projects, Communication, Stakeholder Influence, Multi-disciplinary Teams, Global Teams, AR, VR, AI Content

Industry

Movies;Videos;and Sound

Description

Company Description At Wētā Workshop, we don’t just build worlds — we transport audiences into them. From award-winning installations to record-breaking attractions, our immersive experiences are driven by imagination and crafted with passion, offering audiences a promise: to experience something they’ve never encountered before. Job Description Now, we’re looking for a Senior Project Managers to join our Immersive Experiences team, playing a pivotal role in how we realise and deliver these unique global experiences and having the chance to work on globally leading projects that just don’t exist at other companies in New Zealand. Our Senior Project Manager will: Take the project reins across design and production phases, ensuring our projects stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with both our 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. Find out more about the ins and outs of the role in our job description here. You’ll thrive here if you have: 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 etc 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 (eg AR, VR, AI-based content) Previous experience in immersive experience, public installations, museum installations or themed entertainment projects would also be an advantage as would experience working with internal fit-out projects. Find out more & apply Check out some of our previous projects to get an idea of the work we do. We’re based in Wellington, New Zealand - but our projects can take us to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. We’re open to flexible options, but do want this role to be based in our office at least 4 days a week (although there is flexibility around working location when international timezones are at play for client/vendor meetings) If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] – otherwise apply today and help us deliver the future of immersive storytelling Additional Information If we can do anything to accommodate you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know. Successful applicants will undergo background checks as part of our recruitment process. Location: Wellington Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Employee Department: Creative Studio

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager will lead projects through design and production phases, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, creative vision, and client expectations. This includes overseeing risk management, providing stakeholder updates, and coordinating internal and external teams for seamless integration of physical and digital components.