Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.
Who are We Hiring?
Sphere Studios is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to support our Interactive development team, supporting the creation and delivery of next-generation interactive experiences for the Sphere venues.
This individual will partner closely with engineering, creative, production, and Product Management teams to coordinate and deliver highly technical, interactive projects & software integrations with venue technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about emerging technologies and has a strong track record of managing complex technical pipelines in the 3D real-time, games, interactive media, or simulation spaces.
This role requires exceptional cross-functional collaboration, a proactive mindset, and the ability to navigate evolving requirements while maintaining clarity, alignment, and accountability across disciplines.
What will you do?
- Lead project planning and execution for multiple concurrent interactive development initiatives—overseeing schedules, deliverables, budgets, and risk management.
- Collaborate with producers, engineers, artists, and designers to define milestones and align technical goals with creative intent.
- Facilitate agile development processes including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
- Translate creative concepts into actionable technical roadmaps, ensuring clear understanding and documentation of requirements.
- Establish and maintain project documentation, including Gantt charts, Agile boards, milestone trackers, and production reports.
- Coordinate across departments, including hardware, software, content, and venue operations—to ensure smooth integration and delivery of interactive experiences.
- Identify and mitigate risks early by conducting spike investigations, technical feasibility studies, and dependency mapping.
- Support the adoption of new tools and workflows that improve efficiency in real-time, game-engine–based, and interactive pipelines.
- Champion clear communication among distributed teams, ensuring timely updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Guide teams in continuous improvement, promoting knowledge-sharing, creative problem-solving, and best practices in software/game development.
- Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.
What do you need to succeed?
- 8+ years of experience in Technical Project or Program Management within gaming, interactive media, or real-time production environments.
- Proven success managing Unreal Engine, Unity, or equivalent real-time game engine pipelines.
- Deep understanding of agile/scrum methodologies and digital content production workflows.
- Familiarity with version control (Perforce, Git), issue tracking (JIRA, Confluence), and digital asset management systems.
- Strong technical literacy across major operating systems (MacOS, Windows, Linux, Android & IOS) , game technologies (Unreal Engine, Unity3D, Visual Studio) and platforms ( Gaming Consoles & AR/VR) .
- Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills—able to engage effectively with both technical and creative partners.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges, manage dependencies, and lead teams through ambiguity.
- Experience collaborating with engineers to prototype, test, and deploy new features or tools.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or creative discipline (or equivalent experience).
Special Requirements
- May involve domestic or international travel to production sites or venue locations.
- Requires flexibility for occasional non-traditional work hours aligned with project or event schedules.
- Physical demands may include occasional on-site equipment interaction or studio setup support.
- On-site in Burbank 4 days a week unless on work-related travel.
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