Sr Business Analyst (Project Hire)

Job ID 10101342 Location Orlando, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Sep. 20, 2024

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

"We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences Technology & Digital. Our team creates 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 MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney!

Job Description

Do you enjoy partnering with others and finding solutions that will have a lasting impact on the Guest experience? If so, the Sr. Business & Information Analyst role might be the right fit for you. In this position, you will join our team of portfolio and project managers to understand business needs, research industry trends, and gather service requirements. You will partner with technology and business groups throughout Disney Signature Experiences (DSE) to develop business case justification and translate business requirements into technical specification for the design and development of solutions. Additionally, in this role, you will drive the refinement of the DSE portfolio plan through major financial actions such as Annual Capital Planning, Annual Operating Planning, Long-Range Plan and other requests.

This role is a Project Hire with a maximum duration of 30 months, there is no guarantee of permanent placement at the end of the project. Benefits and Disney perks are offered.

What You Will Do

Support pre-project business problem elicitation, feasibility, and case definition.
Plan and drive the funding process and strategy for new projects within the Disney Signature Experiences space.
Facilitate the annual / long term strategic planning processes by meeting with technology teams, consolidating and submitting annual and long term financial plans, and preparing executive facing summary content.
Partner with business, project management, and technology groups to understand opportunities, define project scope, goals, performance indicators, and deliverables.
Align with technology delivery teams to have a consistent portfolio level understanding of all in-flight technology projects for ad hoc executive updates
Capture and document requirements and translate them into functional designs for development, testing, and implementation of solutions.
Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual forecast submission activities and reports.
Research and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions.
Coordinate and create content for monthly executive forums on relevant portfolio updates.

Required Qualifications & Skills

5 years of related work experience or business analysis.
Experience applying business analysis techniques, such as information gathering methods, requirements documentation, process modeling, and process mapping.
Solid understanding of the technical project lifecycle and delivery.
Extensive experience in managing the financials of multiple projects, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting across various teams and initiatives.
Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Understanding of software development methodologies and tools like JIRA, Confluence, etc.
Familiarity with big data / visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau and the core concepts of relational data.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Information Technology, Business, Finance or similar field or relevant experience

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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