Associate Project Manager (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)

About the Role & Team:

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!

The Associate Project Manager (Project Hire/Internal Assignment) is responsible for the development and completion of purchasing and tracking orders within the Disney Cruise Line Entertainment teams for various equipment or assets. The Associate Project Manager works directly with various Entertainment leaders and Operational leaders to ensure that each cruise ship venue has the various equipment that it needs to operate and manages the process from the time of asset need discovery to asset delivery.

You will report to the Sr Manager, Entertainment Design & Technical.

This is a Project Hire/Internal Assignment position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do:

• Work independently and in collaboration with multiple partners, both within and external to the Entertainment line of business 

• Build and maintain a detailed database for various Disney Cruise Line Entertainment equipment asset tracking and maintenance 

• Support the procurement and logistics process for various Disney Cruise Line Entertainment Technical purchases 

• Work with logistics partners and systems to ensure on-time delivery to the vessel of all Entertainment equipment and assets 

• Act as the liaison between operational teams and entertainment teams to ensure proper process and tracking for any entertainment purchases 

• Create purchase orders for various entertainment technical equipment and assets 

• Proven understanding of all components of the Disney Live Entertainment Business and basic understanding of requirements, operational practices, and safety considerations for each individual project 

• Identify the scope, milestones, business requirements, timelines, and budget for each assigned project 

• Assure a consistent interface among Subject Matter Experts, Content Providers, Partners, and Clients 

• Proficiently lead cross-functional meetings, facilitate content-gathering and review meetings for multiple topics, and present project plans, updates , and executive summaries 

• Proactively handle changes in project scope, identify challenges, and devise contingency plans

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• At least 3 years of experience managing, tracking, or creating databases for various sourcing efforts 

• Proven experience in a sourcing, procurement, or logistics role 

• Ability to proactively manage changes in project scopes, identify challenges, devise contingency plans, and complete work with minimal direction

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills 

• Proficient writing and note-taking skills 

• Proficiency in gathering, examining, and coordinating project content 

• Experience leading cross-functional meetings or teams

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport and a company-issued corporate credit card to support international business travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Amos, and Smartsheet 

Education:

• Associate's Degree in the entertainment field or equivalent experience is required

• Bachelor’s Degree in the entertainment field or equivalent experience is preferred

Additional Information:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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