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Who We Are
Avolta is the world’s leading travel experience player. With a traveler-centric philosophy and a geographically diverse network, the travel retail and F&B company addresses the needs of up to 2.3 billion passengers each year, with 5,500 outlets in more than 75 countries across six continents. Guided by their Destination 2027 strategy and boosted by their recent combination with travel F&B giant Autogrill, the company is well positioned to realise their ambition to create a Travel Experience Revolution through their many locations at airports, motorways, cruise lines, seaports and railway stations amongst others.
Purpose of This Role
The Global Entertainment Project Manager will play a key role in leading the planning, execution, and delivery of high-impact entertainment projects and activations across international markets. This role ensures the successful implementation of projects through project planning, proactive risk management, and effective coordination of internal teams and external partners. The Project Manager will oversee all phases of the project lifecycle - from concept through execution- ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget compliance, while upholding the creative and operational vision. This role will report to the Global Entertainment Senior Project Manager based out of the Bedfont Lakes office in London.
Responsibilities
• Lead the delivery and implementation of entertainment-related projects and activations, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to deadlines.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, proactively monitoring timelines, budgets, and contractor performance to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle to maintain delivery schedules and stakeholder confidence.
• Collaborate with creative and commercial teams to balance design vision with practical execution, ensuring compliance with local health and safety regulations.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, ensuring the scope of works aligns with creative intent and operational needs.
• Provide expertise in technical and/or digital areas, including:
* Supporting installations and occasional maintenance tasks, with the ability to resolve hands-on challenges involving mechanical or electrical systems.
* Overseeing the implementation of app-based entertainment projects, ensuring launches align with strategic goals.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment on project goals and milestones.
• Ensure seamless integration of projects into store layouts or digital platforms by collaborating with internal and external teams.
What We Are Looking For
• A proven track record in project management within experiential, attractions, or entertainment environments.
• A desire for candidates to hold a recognized project management qualification, such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or an equivalent advanced certification.
• Expertise in technical and/or digital project delivery, such as mechanical or electrical systems, app launches, or online gaming initiatives.
• Exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration across creative, technical, and commercial teams.
• Experience working with contractors, suppliers, and specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Calm and professional under pressure, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• A personable and professional personality with a proactive approach to fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management
* Industries
Retail
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