Technical Program Manager Security

At Universal Creative we design develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences worldwide. Our innovative attractions immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.

Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of whats possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together were creating a Universe of fun always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.

The Technical Program Manager - Security is responsible for safeguarding the Ride & Show ecosystem across Universals theme park attraction systems. This role designs implements and sustains security controls that protect safety-critical Ride & Show environments while ensuring show quality system availability and guest experience remain uncompromised.

The Technical Program Manager - Security partners with ride controls show systems facilities and enterprise security teams to architect and harden OT network security solutions. The role also leads risk-reduction initiatives from concept through turnover driving the adoption of industry standards and best practices across diverse attractions.

• Develop and implement cybersecurity solutions for OT Ride and Show environments and. Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate cybersecurity solutions into existing OT infrastructures seamlessly. Develop & manage project plans high-level milestones GANTT charts resource plans and supporting budgets.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on OT cybersecurity best practices to internal stakeholders. Oversee processes PI Planning and Program execution including creation and ownership of timelines and budgets. Facilitate changes to plans and the impacts of those changes including budgets and reporting mechanisms to communicate security posture and progress to leadership. Run status meetings and/or scrum team ceremonies (daily standups backlog refinement sprint planning retrospectives etc. as needed).
• Security policy authoring (remote access acceptable use hardening baselines) SOW development and compliance readiness (audits evidence runbooks training). Lead cross-functional audit response activities for OT systems including coordination with enterprise security and external stakeholders.
• Vendor & Partner Oversight: Evaluate and oversee third-party vendors contractors and integrators and architectures to ensure security requirements are met throughout the system lifecycle.
• Drive maturity of OT cybersecurity programs by identifying gaps recommending enhancements and implementing long-term strategic improvements. Communicate Program Information status and key health metrics to stakeholders. Facilitate inter-team communication and resolution of Program-level dependencies.
• Provide oversight and direction on OT cybersecurity projects from initiation to turnover ensuring timelines budgets and security objectives are achieved. Run status meetings and/or scrum team ceremonies (daily standups backlog refinement sprint planning retrospectives etc. as needed).
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy procedures training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Proven oral written and business presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines.
• Self-motivated & accountable with a high level of commitment to responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills; ability to work across multiple groups.
• Schedule flexibility is needed to meet time zone needs.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

Bachelors degree or higher in Cybersecurity Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering including at least 3 years leading OT or industrial cybersecurity initiatives or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing security controls for ICS/OT environments preferably within theme park manufacturing energy or transportation systems.
• Proven ability to develop and execute cybersecurity project plans budgets and schedules.
• Strong understanding of network architecture segmentation firewalls IDS/IPS and remote access hardening.

Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.