Manager, Project Management

Job ID 10099582 Location Bay Lake, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Sep. 06, 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."

Ana, Sr. Researcher, ESPN

Job Summary:

The Manager, Project Management will lead a team of project managers who oversee the timely delivery of videos, photography, graphics and other content. The team’s goal is to find creative ways to build brand trust and loyalty within internal and external audiences, as well as achieve the greatest reach and shareability through compelling visual storytelling.

The ideal candidate thrives in an agile and collaborative environment, inspires and motivates team members and can lead in the development of their career growth, expertly navigates competing priorities and deadlines and has a deep passion for the Disney brand. Experience with social media and project management is required for this role. Additionally, the Manager, Project Management will oversee the digital asset management system where final assets live on for discoverability.

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What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead, mentor, and motivate project managers, ensuring clear communication and alignment with business goals.
Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor team performance to ensure project milestones are achieved.
Defines project scope and deliverables; driving projects to completion in partnership with account managers, creative teams and project managers/associate managers.
Build detailed project plans, including schedules, resource allocation and occasional budgets.
Develop and implement project management strategies, establishing best practices and ensuring consistent standards are maintained across project, creative and account teams.
Consistently review and refine project management processes, identifying and onboarding new approaches and tools that allow teams to focus on creativity and less on business tasks.
Proactively monitor and report on creative project status and staffing grid with account managers and creative leadership.
Oversee production briefs/schedules and ensure creative teams have all production needs met.
Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Oversee the ongoing usage and governance of a Digital Asset Management System ensuring compliance of usage.
Ensure account management team is able to successfully see and interact with creative project status from concept to completion.
Play active role in the delivery and approval of creative concepts and content.
Build and lead project team accountabilities, assigning tasks and responsibilities.
Assists on-site with production support as needed.
Demonstrates innovation, creativity, and thoughtful integration through all work.
Contributes to building a team that is nimble, creative, optimistic, and disruptive.
Assists broader creative services team with project management needs as assigned.

What We’re Looking For (Basic Qualifications):

At least 5 years of project management experience
Experience managing a team of individuals and building their skillsets.
Understanding of basic video/film production terminology and process
Experience in social media and/or related digital marketing.
Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude with a solutions-oriented approach to collaboration.
A passion for social media and current trends.
Ability to work collaboratively within a group as well as independently with little supervision.
An affinity for the Disney Brand.
Ability to manage time efficiently and work within a deadline-oriented environment.
Proactive mindset.
Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
Willingness to try new things and gain new skills.

What Would Be a Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):

PMP Certification
Prior work experience with creative project management (design, photo, video, social)
Experience with project management software (Monday.com, Workfront, JIRA, etc.)
Broad understanding of the role of social media in society today and its application to business.
Ability to navigate a complex organization.
A proactive self-starting approach and eager to learn.
Experience with using and/or creating content for various social media platforms including, but not limited to, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat and TikTok
Knowledge and understanding of social media KPIs
Work experience in a creative agency a plus.

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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 Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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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