Lead Technical Project Manager (Project Hire/Internal Assignment )

Job Posting Title:

Lead Technical Project Manager (Project Hire/Internal Assignment )

Req ID:

10089100

Job Description:

"We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Tech & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands. We deliver experiences to consumers through our Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Lines, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digitally led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business, as well as other initiatives such as Hey, Disney! 

 

As a Lead Technical Program/Project Manager you will identify, plan and coordinate a set of related projects within a program, to manage their interdependencies in support of specific business strategies across the Commerce Technology Portfolio and Program.  This role sits with the 3PO Team which is responsible for program/project technical project management, project financial management, and program strategy, partnering with Technology, Product, and Design to plan and deliver against our strategic objectives.  

This is an estimated 24-month Temporary Assignment (or Internal Assignment), with no guarantee of permanent placement. 

 

What You’ll Do

Drives Program/Project deliverables 

• Develops strategic planning and prioritization for S/VP portfolios with their leader(s) and Finance; establishes and refines deliverables for key finance milestones (Long Term Plan, Annual Capital Plan, Annual Operating Plan) 

• Facilitates evaluation and alignment on the delivery of rationalized and prioritized S/VP program input to forecasts in alignment with key parameters (financial targets, ramp-up plans, project priorities etc.) 

• Identifies risks and opportunities, taking a proactive approach to problem solve; shares reporting & insights with a point of view to make actionable recommendations to Executives on behalf of the Portfolio & Program Strategy team. 

• Produces monthly expense and capital forecasts, roll-up each forecast by line of business for submission to Finance and/or other business leaders. 

• Researches and provides cause of change for variances; delivers monthly/quarterly financial & portfolio updates. 

• Maintains a continuous view of resource demand and capacity across the program; proactively partner with Tech & Digital leadership to plan for leveled resource allocation across development and sustainment activities. 

• Ability to liaison / translate financials and objectives for T&D leaders, business partners, Finance, Sourcing & Procurement, etc. to tell the ‘story’ behind the numbers.   

• Recommends prioritization and rationalization decision-making with leaders. 

• Fosters & evolves partnerships and communication with leaders, Finance, and other related teams to collaborate across the projects for deliverables. 

• Establishes & maintains an area’s Technology and Digital roadmap, partnering with the area leaders. Engages with a diverse set of team members and executive partners to gain an understanding of business strategies and align with Technology solutions. 

• Partners with Technology & Digital leaders on product capabilities, understanding uncommitted and/or committed value 

Undertakes program/project planning 

• Identifies, plans, and coordinates a set of related projects within a program, to manage their interdependencies in support of specific business strategies <