Lead Enterprise Applications Analyst

Department Description 

At Disney, we are storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from streaming, theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies, and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we are constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. 

The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. The Enterprise Technology organization drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. 

What You’ll Do: 

We are seeking a versatile and proactive Lead Analyst to join our team! The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical proficiency and functional knowledge within the HR domain. This role is pivotal in driving initiatives forward, identify and address problems to enhance our HR operations and strategies, and stay up to date on the myriad projects in flights for alignment opportunities. This role requires someone who can independently navigate tasks, make strategic connections, and lead initiatives to successful completion. 

Project Delivery 

• Lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring execution aligns with goals and deadlines. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and outcomes. 

• Create and manage master project schedules, roadmaps, and communication plans. 

• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure deliverables are met. 

• Oversee project financials, including resource and expense forecasting. 

• Foster a self-organizing, adaptive team environment, ensuring high value delivery 

Status Reporting 

• Prepare status reports in Smartsheet and/or MS PowerPoint, detailing project health, KPIs, risks, and next steps  

• Maintain data visualizations to showcase project metrics and analytics. 

• Update and Maintain Project in Clarity 

Communication 

• Lead project meetings, ensuring goals are met and actions are clearly defined. 

• Communicate effectively with senior leaders, tech teams, and stakeholders. 

• Facilitate project updates and escalate issues when necessary. 

• Send weekly or bi-weekly PSRs to project stakeholders 

Project Management Methodologies 

• Support various development models (Agile, Waterfall,  or Hybrid) and tools like Jira (if applicable).