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Sr. Tech Project Manager

The Walt Disney Company
USA - FL - Kirkman Point 2, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jun 2024

About the role

Job Posting Title:

Sr. Tech Project Manager

Req ID:

10089744

Job Description:

“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Technology & Digital. We create world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including the MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney!

The Sr. Technical Project Manager sits under the Portfolio & Program Strategy team which has end to end ownership of the planning, funding, portfolio, and program management of critical technical initiatives. This role will work with the Manager of Technology.

What You Will Do

Job Description

In this role, you will manage a group of projects within the DX Tech & Digital Commerce Portfolio. You will apply project management principles and lead project schedule, scope, quality, cost, and performance risks. You will also lead the activities of the team by understanding the role of each team member and their scope of work. This position works closely with technology teams, leadership, and other businesses. High degree of partnership and collaboration is needed.

  • Develop and manage the project scope, timelines, risks, and quality management across the entire project lifecycle (initiation through completion).

  • Successfully develops and maintains project budgets and ensures their delivery in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

  • Maintains monthly forecast submissions, including making adjustments as needed to resource allocations, vendor payment schedules, and forecast for partner teams.

  • Conducts regular program status meetings with all partners, keeping needs and requirements continuously in view.

  • Builds program presentations and reports for management, leadership, sponsors, and partners.

  • Works with resource managers for weekly or monthly allocations of project team

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience successfully managing complex technical program/projects.

  • Experience with budget tracking, including actuals vs. forecast, submitting forecasts, and providing variance explanations.

  • Adept at leading and prioritizing projects in a program and working seamlessly with distributed teams (onshore, near shore, and offshore).

  • Hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

  • Possesses good interpersonal skills, communication (written and verbal), time management skills, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP Certification

  • Knowledge of Agile Application Lifecycle Management and development tools like JIRA, Confluence Wiki

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.

#DISNEYTECH

Job Posting Segment:

Technology & Digital

Job Posting Primary Business:

Portfolio & Program Strategy

Primary Job Posting Category:

Project Management Tech

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - FL - 200 Animation Dr

Date Posted:

2024-06-05

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The Walt Disney Company

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