Fascinating they have “budget conscious” and “safety” in the same advert though…
They’ll never learn
What’s more worrying is why this hasn’t existed for 40 years…
Are you insinuating that you can't be both safe and budget conscious? Coming in at, or under, budget is one of the standard prime responsibilities for any project manager (which this is a position for). Safety is paramount. The two aren't mutually exclusive. You can be safe and come in under budget, and this does not suggest that you need to come under budget at the expense of safety.
I think you both need to re-read the advert
Aside from this being quite flippant toward two well respected members, I would suggest that you perhaps haven't paid close attention to the Experience and Qualifications section.
Qualifications & Experience
- Prince 2 or APM as a desired
- Proven experience in maintenance management, preferably within the leisure industry.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to control costs and manage budgets effectively.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and certification processes related to ride maintenance.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Nowhere in the qualification section does it express that you have to have an engineering or technical background. You're managing a team of technical engineers, and getting their projects delivered, but you're not up a cherry picker yourself.
Or make it wholly clear it’s non technical/no responsibility and just get a planner.
They have made it very clear it's a planning and delivery position, they've even put it in the job title "Annual Maintenance Planning & Delivery Manager". Although I'm sure it would be a benefit and get you on the short list, it's not required.
I'd recommend former military staff would probably be perfect for the role.
You won't appreciate the irony in this statement, but some others here will.
If im wrong and it isn’t as technical knowledge heavy as the responsibilities suggest
The responsibilities do not suggest any technical knowledge, let alone heavy technical knowledge. Instead they suggest that you're able to communicate and understand what your team needs. Where it says that you need to ensure that attractions are fully certified and safe for guests to use, they're not asking you personally to certify their safety, they're asking you to book in a certification audit / team.
Planning & Delivery:
- Develop and execute a holistic plan for the annual maintenance of all rides.
- Ensure all prerequisite tasks are completed within deadlines and budgets.
- Lead the Annual Maintenance and Internal Inspection Teams.
- Manage the Engineering team to address any maintenance issues during the season and prepare for future maintenance periods.
Project Management:
- Create meticulous, budget-conscious, and timely project plans.
- Delegate tasks and allocate labour efficiently.
- Communicate plans and updates to relevant stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement:
- Regularly review and supervise all maintenance processes.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance efficiency and effectiveness.
Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure all rides are fully certified and safe for guest use.
- Adhere to all relevant safety regulations and standards.
You will work with the team, you will listen to the team, you will plan what the team will do and make sure that they have everything they need to get their job done. You will then make sure that the work the team have done is verifiably and certifiably safe. You will ensure that everything sticks to budget and you look at cost effective, safe ways, to continue. Not being budget conscious would to scrap an entire attraction and get a new one, rather than attempt to repair / fix it (in an extreme example).
