Senior Business Manager, Creative Development & Inclusive Strategies

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

Imagineering is seeking a Senior Business Manager, Creative Development & Inclusive Strategies to develop strategies that will drive overall priorities for creative, content, product, and inclusive strategies across Disney Experiences with a focus on Walt Disney Imagineering. This role reports to the Executive Creative Development, Production, Content & Inclusive Strategies. 

Responsibilities:

• Serve as single source of standard information and focus across all inclusive strategies scope. Standardize reporting and tracking for all inclusive strategies priorities. 

• Establish strategic categories and focus taking the vision to develop the strategy and pass to the project teams for execution.Track all progress of projects from a delivery model and budget/expense. 

• Develop and manage a common start-up process for all new initiatives and a clear process for requests, approvals and completion

• Partner across the organization to ensure alignment on deliverables: Human Resources, Communications, Sourcing & Procurement, Finance, etc. 

• Review and report in a roll up all requests for work and ensure deliverables, milestones, estimate and required approvals are identified in the plan prior to execution

• Drive standing development governance meeting to report on progress, highlight progress and risks and seek decisions and approvals

• Develop range of tracking reports and presentations to track and document performance of programs/projects and achieving required milestones

• Partner directly with WDI Finance as they track and report financials corresponding to programs

• Organize review dates tied to program milestones for projects. 

• Support WDI transformation efforts, including insight and analysis of program efficiency on projects and WDI overall performance

• Identify areas of opportunity to streamline processes while ensuring rigor in all phases of development for Inclusive Strategies areas of focus.

• Incorporate lessons learned to improve and refine programming of Inclusive Strategies areas of focus.

• Partner with technology to development intelligent tools to better optimize program efficiency, tools and tracking and step-function improvements in how we define and manage work

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in business management with demonstrated experience in strategy development of programs.

• Experience leading through influence. Proven ability to build and foster relationships with cross functional partners and lead in a collaborative way to drive results across the business.

• Skilled communicator with ability to present complex topics concisely.

• Strong data visualization techniques.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and ability to apply to real-world situations.

• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive projects with competing demands for resources.

• Ability to work with partners at different levels to coordinate team efforts and in a team environment.

• Ability to understand current trends and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Demonstrated resilience - maintains performance and manages effectively in the face of pressure and conflicting points of view.

• Leader who enables the overarching strategy and drives results through strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and creative problem solving.

• Demonstrated passion and commitment to diversity and inclusion including inviting diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive work environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related field 

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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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $151,000 to $202,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.